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armchair

[ahrm-chair] / ˈɑrmˌtʃɛər /


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Seated in an armchair, dressed in a blue hospital gown, with his left arm in a sling, the security guard said his faith sustained him during the harrowing hours.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

In our Valley Stream, Long Island home, my youthful 80-year-old, African American mother and I — her Gen X son and facial clone — comment on each episode like armchair judges.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

For the journey, he is driving a ’64 Chevy Impala station wagon with a GPS unit inside so that armchair travelers can follow his journey on the web.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

"The journey will be the equivalent to running a marathon - getting out of bed and into an armchair is so tiring," Nic said.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

And when I look up to catch his eye, he’s already halfway to the armchair.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

The delegates sit in fine mahogany armchairs, not the plain Windsor chairs actually provided.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Earlier this month, Roberts spotted Aaron in one of the armchairs in the middle of the visitors clubhouse in Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

But while West Ham fans were bouncing, Tottenham supporters watching at home were likely slumping further into their armchairs as each goal went in.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

Then she built two armchairs in that room that I bought from her in the same drapes.

From MarketWatch Apr. 7, 2026

There were several simple armchairs around a square coffee table with a fake plant for a centerpiece.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata




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