lectern

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“Discrimination still exists in America. Today’s opinion does not change that,” Mr. Biden said as he banged on his lectern.

From Washington Times

He usually starts at a lectern but often shifts to using his preferred handheld mic, which allows him to roam the room and speak more directly to guests.

From Seattle Times

When it was the Astons’ turn to speak, they walked together to a lectern several feet away from where the shooter sat in the packed courtroom.

From New York Times

He leaned on an unsecured lectern, and it crashed forward with Meredith on top.

From Washington Times

For speeches, aides give him a hand-held microphone to hold close to his mouth to amplify his voice even when standing at a lectern with mounted microphones.

From New York Times