armchair

Example Sentences

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He would raise money from fellow cattlemen and armchair investors—dozens of people across Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas and Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

You can easily catch up on your Chinese from the comfort of your own armchair, at whatever time is most convenient for you.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Brooke Shields would not consider herself an armchair detective by any means.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He sat down in an armchair and rubbed his hands together and addressed his son in a loud voice.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl