perch
Example Sentences
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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
The couple paid $5.55 million for the expansive estate, which—much like their oceanfront abode—comes complete with staggering views, courtesy of its hilltop perch.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
Officials at DHS said they believe Lewandowski and Noem see DHS as a steppingstone to an even bigger perch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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
There are only two chairs, so Dad and Camille perch awkwardly on them while Andre and I hover in the doorway.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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