perched

Example Sentences

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I often stood crooked or perched on things to avoid sticking out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The property—which is registered to a trust in Harvey’s name—is described in its listing as a “European-inspired architectural masterpiece” that is perched atop “a private, elevated setting overlooking the Chattahoochee River.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Van Tassel was in the park photographing a group of long-eared owls perched in the trees above Tamarisk Grove on a recent weekday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Corteen-Coleman perched herself next to England's coaches on the balcony for much of her side's chase.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But they came crashing down when I laid eyes on Flora perched like a bright bloom beside Mrs. Maroney on the flowery sofa.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan