dais
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Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
The president was sitting on the dais in a cavernous ballroom when several distant bangs were heard around 8:30 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
When Mullin walked to the dais, he shook only one hand: O'Brien's.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
But Hernandez allegedly benefited from some of the votes he cast from the dais, catching the attention of the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
“I need not fight you,” Dain says, gesturing out toward the knights grouped thickly around the dais, waiting for an order.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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