perched
Example Sentences
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The crew will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft, perched atop NASA's powerful SLS rocket.
From Barron's
A small hexagonal black coffee table is perched in front of the couch, while a black-and-tan patterned rug adds some texture and depth to the space.
From MarketWatch
Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.
From Barron's
In the branches of the tallest yew perched three ravens, watching him.
From Literature
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He crossed the room and perched on the corner of his desk, one jaunty foot swinging.
From Literature
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