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dais

[dey-is, dahy-, deys] / ˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs /


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As is tradition, he wore his green jacket as he spoke to reporters from the dais in the media auditorium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When Mullin walked to the dais, he shook only one hand: O'Brien's.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The party would have been better off in the end if he had just fallen asleep on the dais.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Trump addressed the executives from a lectern on a makeshift dais a few feet away from them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I was sure Georges was going to be sick, right up there on the dais.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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