desk

Example Sentences

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This might sound like a lot, but it can all be accomplished by getting a desk job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He celebrated wins by playing music by his favorite rapper, the Notorious B.I.G., on the trading desk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Some €10 short, and the check-in desk not accepting pounds sterling, they were able to convince one of the locals to swap a £10 note and they were on their way.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“That is why I’m running for governor, to make sure that when things come to my desk, the first question is going to be, why did we need this?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Now even Pearl stood at her desk, staring transfixed.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck