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lectern

[lek-tern] / ˈlɛk tərn /
NOUN
reading desk
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By now, both men have teams of prestigious lawyers who will represent them at the Supreme Court lectern.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

But perhaps conscious that "lectern moments" have become a symbol of the UK's political instability in recent years, Burnham broke with recent tradition and made the address without notes or a podium.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Frank Lopez, the city manager’s brother, said from the lectern during the public-comment period.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Standing at the lectern outside his front door, he said: "Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life."

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

He leaned one arm on the lectern again and grinned.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

We open with the candidates walking out and taking their place behind their lecterns.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2024

The two leaders gave opening remarks from lecterns on opposite sides of the stage.

From Reuters Nov. 18, 2023

There are lecterns on each level connected by a staircase with ornate details which were all crafted by hand.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2022

The boxy dark blue and dark paneled lecterns — there are many — are a symbol of the modern presidency.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2022

The profs brought University security out to help them regain their lecterns, only to be repelled by ad-hoc security guards in homemade uniforms.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow




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