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

Working at a desk in his dorm room, he spent hours identifying the IP addresses—numerical labels, similar to phone numbers, assigned to devices—connected to the network.

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

“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

Tansy stuck her in the crook of her arm and climbed the rostrum to settle her in teacher’s chair behind the desk.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck