armchair

Example Sentences

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But the scandal was perfect fodder for armchair sleuths and conspiracy theorists, and the Long Island serial killer myth and mysteries persisted, until Heuermann's arrest on 13 July, 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Francisco Gonzalez, a 79-year-old retiree, also said he had a sleepless night in the dark, "sitting in an armchair at home, waiting for the power to come back on."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

After Nakai’s score was announced, Glenn pulled Liu out of the white armchair and onto her feet, presenting the Olympic champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

But her sadness is not just about this wooden armchair; it’s about what the chair represents.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The person who’d taken it had been mere feet away, as if seated on an armchair just beside the couch.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng