perched

Example Sentences

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As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

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 • Mar. 24, 2026

Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Toddlers sat perched on adults’ shoulders, seniors wielded cardboard posters; he spotted his friend Sophie, then Nick — who ran into the road urging him on.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

There was an uproar from the other birds as she flew out of its way, then perched again and lunged just as it was about to take another egg.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo