perched

Example Sentences

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I often stood crooked or perched on things to avoid sticking out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The property—which is registered to a trust in Harvey’s name—is described in its listing as a “European-inspired architectural masterpiece” that is perched atop “a private, elevated setting overlooking the Chattahoochee River.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Just like the tourists perched above, visitors in the boats below try to get the ultimate snap: the vertical landscape looming over the Yangtze River in shades of electric blue, magenta and red.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The main space is filled with musical instruments, a Buddha statue, a Yoda doll, a skull, and glam platform boots perched atop a piano.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

There was an uproar from the other birds as she flew out of its way, then perched again and lunged just as it was about to take another egg.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo