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desk

[desk] / dɛsk /


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He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Gaffney said that in conversations with investors calling into EverBank’s World Markets desk, the firm has been suggesting that they buy at these levels.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I was sitting behind the anchor desk, and there was the teleprompter, the camera and that’s it,” Walker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She remembered being staggered by the size and opulence of the home, while Sullivan was at his desk "wearing the scruffiest tracksuit".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I heaved out several breaths as I got a cloth from a cabinet behind the desk and dried my hands.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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