desk

Example Sentences

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Either way, it is unclear whether the bill will make it to the president’s desk before the House departs on July 24 for its August recess.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

I took him to get some help and checked him in at the front desk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

It took only a few months before scrubbing vehicles was more lucrative than insurance, and he quit the desk job to do detailing full time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Little Britches turned back her small sleeves to dust teacher’s desk.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck