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desktop

[desk-top] / ˈdɛskˌtɒp /
NOUN
desktop computer
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The report says it included “an in-depth desktop review of all documentation” and a phone interview with McClain—and no visit to look at cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Microsoft's badge and the desktop device would connect to various Microsoft software and PCs, letting a person interact with their AI agents outside of a laptop or desktop computer.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The new superchip will power a line of laptops and desktop computers with 24-hour battery life available to purchase from this fall from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Nvidia already sells the DGX Spark, a desktop workstation for artificial-intelligence engineers that costs $4,699, but the upcoming announcement may be for reasonably-priced PCs.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Emily ran her finger around the diamond carved onto her desktop, avoiding eye contact and hoping no more humiliation was in store.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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