the desk
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“The real verdict will come when London arrives at the desk, and New York follows with fresh conviction,” he wrote of the AI trade.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
At the desk is a copy of a note of encouragement that former President George W. Bush left inside the desk for Obama for his first day on the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Kelly looked a little ill at ease to be out from behind the desk where she records her daily political commentary program, The Megyn Kelly Show.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
One is on its way to the desk of Tennessee’s Republican governor, Bill Lee.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
As each prisoner reached this point, she gave her name for the thousandth time that day and placed on the desk whatever she was wearing of value.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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