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Recent Examples of perch
Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead.
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Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
But both clubs could end those funks and in convincing fashion, since both sit perched atop their respective divisions presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
There are many Lulu & Georgia moments to admire in Mandy Moore’s Altadena home, courtesy of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, from her bedside nightstands to the wicker chaise loungers perched poolside.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
But both clubs could end those funks and in convincing fashion, since both sit perched atop their respective divisions presently.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
There are many Lulu & Georgia moments to admire in Mandy Moore’s Altadena home, courtesy of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, from her bedside nightstands to the wicker chaise loungers perched poolside.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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The test flight is intended to provide critical performance data and operational experience for future Artemis missions, including landing American astronauts back on the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The politicians who make these deals know that when franchises leave on their watch, some of the blowback lands on them.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reagan, who was born in western Illinois, underwent two hours of surgery at George Washington University Hospital for removal of the bullet, which was lodged in his lung.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two residents called the council to lodge objections this year, both citing the impact fireworks have on wildlife and the environment.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s a constant feeling of chickens coming home to roost, regardless of what Amir and Jahan may or may not be up to.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some in the West will be tempted to see this as the generals’ chickens coming home to roost.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The community will feature 500 homes nestled in distinct neighborhoods, along with a central services building that will include a medical clinic, cafeteria and other resources.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As fuel prices continue to rise, companies indexed to higher-income customers may be best positioned to weather the elements, according to Deutsche Bank.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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That officer turned on their overhead lights and positioned the patrol vehicle to block the lanes of traffic for safety.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who park rear-first clearly irk those who don’t.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some require identification for showings ahead of time and refuse to park in driveways to prevent being boxed in by a possible assailant.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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The town settled the lawsuit outside of court, agreeing to pay Morgan $45,000 and revise its social media policy, according to a document provided to The Denver Post by Morgan’s attorneys.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Clouds build overnight and temperatures will cool off quickly after sunset, settling in the low to mid-40s.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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