perched

Example Sentences

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Cathy befriends young Heathcliff after her rich, alcoholic father brings him to live and work as a servant on their estate perched atop the windy English moors.

From Salon

I whirl around to see Camille perched on the arm of the couch.

From Literature

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