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Recent Examples of sofaOn a recent flight, I was pampered with five windows plus a separate armchair and chaise-style sofa that combine to form what the airline bills as the longest seat in commercial aviation.—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026 Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 Many items are up for sale, like various pieces of furniture, including a sofa/day bed, recline, round table, chairs, writing desk, coffee table and more.—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 From there, pathways can lead to a dedicated social zone centered around a crackling fire pit or a comfortable sofa, perfect for late-evening conversations.—Rosehill Gardens, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sofa
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couch
Noun
In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.
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Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
And the shots of nature are very pretty indeed — the documentary might inspire you, once you’re done watching, or even sooner, to get off the couch and go into the world.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026