footstool

Example Sentences

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“We are merely being used as a footstool for American power projection and provocation in the region.”

From Washington Times

But in purely earthly terms, the proof of his power is embodied in the figure of a prone man who lies, like a footstool, under his feet.

From New York Times

The sixth floor, devoted to shipping, features footstools made from moving blankets.

From Seattle Times

And although a delivery team called saying they had his footstool, they knew nothing about the missing part of the corner suite.

From BBC

Prince William, pictured in shorts and a khaki polo shirt, is sitting on a gold footstool alongside his wife in a long-sleeved dark green summer dress.

From BBC