perched
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Rescuers perched atop the structure cut holes in the roof and sprayed a special solution onto the hot spots, as regular water could have frozen and quickly weighed down the entire structure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
It’s Friday afternoon in North Hollywood and Ziggy Marley is perched on a stool inside his newly built Rebel Lion Studio, tucked in one of the neighborhood’s creative enclaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Five years ago, a community perched high on a hill overlooking Swansea city centre was shaken to its core.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
In the video posted Friday, the two eagles are perched on a high tree branch in an undisclosed location.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
She was perched on top of the bookshelf, glaring down at him angrily.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
