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desk

[desk] / dɛsk /


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One of the most striking exhibits is an exact replica of Obama's Oval Office, where visitors can sit behind the full-scale Resolute Desk.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While software stocks on the list like Zoom, Okta and the Trade Desk have strong numbers, they are girding for a widely expected battle with AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Jack Caskey and Jerome Sperling, who would play significant roles on the Greek Desk, were chided for their rule-following, caution and seriousness, qualities that any sensible archaeologist might otherwise aspire to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Agencies are just looking to squeeze down that fee, and they’re playing hardball to try and cut the rate that Trade Desk is charging them,” said Luke Stillman, managing director of Madison and Wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The librarian won’t let you take the Physicians’ Desk Reference home even if you hide it in the middle of thirty-two books.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine




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