perched

Example Sentences

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There was a small sparrow perched on the very top, where the giant’s ear might have been.

From Literature

She perched herself on a hay bale and said, “I can wait.”

From Literature

Dawn found Jeremy still at his desk, the dragon perched on his shoulder, nibbling contentedly, but ineffectively, at his ear.

From Literature

We were soon greeted by Jack Levenberg, a docent and naturalist, with Sierra, a great horned owl, perched on his gloved hand.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fine,” I muttered, and walked up to the stool Olka was perched on.

From Literature