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

This might sound like a lot, but it can all be accomplished by getting a desk job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

“That is why I’m running for governor, to make sure that when things come to my desk, the first question is going to be, why did we need this?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A young police lieutenant with bright orange hair stepped from behind the reception desk.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom