perched

Example Sentences

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Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Perched on a desk in a room that acts as a 1980s TV company office is David Tennant, whose character Lord Baddingham provides the moral vacuum at the centre of Rivals.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Perched high on mountain ridges, they seemed out of place, raising questions about where they came from and what they might reveal about Antarctica's past and future.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Perched perilously just three points above the Premier League relegation zone, Forest's main aim is to avoid dropping into the Championship.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Perched beside me on the bed, Nollie joined in as naturally as though visiting a university was an everyday event for us.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom