perched

Example Sentences

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High temperatures are nothing new in the west African nation, perched just above the equator.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

A small hexagonal black coffee table is perched in front of the couch, while a black-and-tan patterned rug adds some texture and depth to the space.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

He's perched on a boulder under a warm spring sun.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

There was a small sparrow perched on the very top, where the giant’s ear might have been.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova