perch

Example Sentences

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By the early 1960s, she had two young children, a poolside perch at the country club, domestic help and a successful husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Pike perch tartare from Lake Oulujärvi rests on malt bread with capers and dill oil and a whisper of pine tar.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Glass occupies several walls of the property, which takes full advantage of its hillside perch, while an infinity pool provides the perfect outdoor spot to enjoy the dramatic vistas.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Tesla, the 23-year-old company that brought green cars into the mainstream, has been pushed off its perch as the world’s top electric vehicle seller.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

I get him water and the aspirin, and when he finally calms enough to sleep, I perch in the chair beside the bed.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron