armchair

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But the scandal was perfect fodder for armchair sleuths and conspiracy theorists, and the Long Island serial killer myth and mysteries persisted, until Heuermann's arrest on 13 July, 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

After Nakai’s score was announced, Glenn pulled Liu out of the white armchair and onto her feet, presenting the Olympic champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Izzy lay on her stomach on the armchair, chin propped on one armrest, feet in the air over the other.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng