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Harris and Trump, who will stand behind lecterns, are not allowed to bring props or prewritten notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

The two leaders gave opening remarks from lecterns on opposite sides of the stage.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2023

The custom blue and wood-paneled lectern was bought using a state credit card in June for $19,029.25, significantly higher than prices listed online for other lecterns.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

There are lecterns on each level connected by a staircase with ornate details which were all crafted by hand.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2022

You may reasonably decline to provide such adjuncts or accessories to Anglican worship as pulpits and litany-desks, service-books and altar-cloths, lecterns and candlesticks.

From John Patrick, Third Marquess of Bute, K.T. A Memoir by Blair, David Hunter