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lectern

[lek-tern] / ˈlɛk tərn /
NOUN
reading desk
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Then Wisor stood at a lectern and gave remarks aimed at Horning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Gustafson, originally 343rd on the list, asked to trade spots with another speaker as she approached the lectern.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Biden signed it in April 2024, weeks before he walked on to a debate stage in Atlanta and took a lectern across from Trump.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

In something of a grand gesture, Caleb Williams stood at a lectern Wednesday to explain that excerpts from an upcoming book were old news.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

He smiled to himself as he stepped away from the lectern and the clatter of silverware on china rang out around the room.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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