desk

Example Sentences

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Savannah Guthrie went back to work behind the “Today” show anchor desk Monday for the first time since the stunning and still unsolved disappearance of her mother eight weeks ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Working at a desk in his dorm room, he spent hours identifying the IP addresses—numerical labels, similar to phone numbers, assigned to devices—connected to the network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some €10 short, and the check-in desk not accepting pounds sterling, they were able to convince one of the locals to swap a £10 note and they were on their way.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She said it was unusual to find a letter on her desk and that it had unfortunately been opened and handled by several people before reaching her.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He kicked his way out of the desk and sprang through the front door on his storky legs.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck