on the couch

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Grab a spot on the couch and enjoy your parents’ picks for what to watch this season. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 Cozying up on the couch with an ultra-soft blanket and Gilmore Girls queued up is my favorite fall activity. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Summer is finally nearing its end, though the high temperatures linger, making any thought of hot chocolate and curling up in blankets on the couch dangerous. — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 Her two children were crying on the couch, watching news of the day's tragedies on television. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the couch

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