armchair

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Others embrace them and play armchair general or amateur psychologist, trying to position themselves for the next “TACO” trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Francisco Gonzalez, a 79-year-old retiree, also said he had a sleepless night in the dark, "sitting in an armchair at home, waiting for the power to come back on."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

On a Saturday night in November 2001, 91-year-old Mabel Leyshon was watching TV in her favourite armchair.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Frank Aureate sat in his armchair, watching them.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell