as in office
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the city desk of a prominent newspaper
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Recent Examples of desk
Goldstein approached the hotel’s reception desk to discuss the matter.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The book is about a former jet-setting spy who has been stuck behind a desk for years.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The prosecutors pointed out photos on the windowsill and near King’s desk, and Rogers identified two of the photos as being of Karen Charles, the former office manager.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Veteran reporter Alex Witt is leaving MS NOW after nearly 30 years behind the anchor desk.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desk
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The book is about a former jet-setting spy who has been stuck behind a desk for years.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The prosecutors pointed out photos on the windowsill and near King’s desk, and Rogers identified two of the photos as being of Karen Charles, the former office manager.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Veteran reporter Alex Witt is leaving MS NOW after nearly 30 years behind the anchor desk.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for desk
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The earthquake’s shallow depth also allowed it to be felt across a wide region of the country, including Caracas, where residents reported intense shaking that forced evacuations from residential buildings, offices and shopping centers.
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However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.
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The department has also opened Title IX investigations in North Carolina and Michigan and issued warning letters to school districts in Colorado and Kansas.
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According to the bill, the state would have to produce an annual average salary report for the 20 local departments that Cal Fire is stacked against and make sure state firefighter pay is within 15% of that average.
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Bonta, alongside a multi-state coalition of attorneys general, filed another lawsuit against the agency in response.
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Neither agency responded immediately to USA TODAY's request for comment.
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The bureau's Collision Investigation Unit was called to the scene to process evidence, which Pittsburgh Public Safety said includes reviewing camera footage in the area of the crash.
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The average repair time for a streetlight was one year, bureau officials said in February.
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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