desk
Example Sentences
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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
They include everything from sketches of Apple logos to the bench and desk of the Apple I’s presentation at the Homebrew Computer Club a half-century ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
She said it was unusual to find a letter on her desk and that it had unfortunately been opened and handled by several people before reaching her.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The center, just outside the burn area on Woodbury Road in Altadena, combines all the county functions involved in the rebuilding at one long desk.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
She rummages through the top drawer of her desk.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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