desk

Example Sentences

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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

They include everything from sketches of Apple logos to the bench and desk of the Apple I’s presentation at the Homebrew Computer Club a half-century ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The final page of the guide is a single sheet of tips that crisis workers can print out and hang by their desk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He grabbed that snake by the neck and yanked it out of the desk.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck