lectern

Standing at the lectern, flanked by more than 10 others in support, the woman called for the school district to provide more security at Franklin High School to prevent another fatal tragedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Football coaches loathe looking backward, especially during the season, but before leaving the lectern, McVay made an exception in humorously referring to his team’s ultra-brief stay in Australia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

So when Burnham decided to break with tradition and make his inaugural address Monday accompanied by only a minimalist microphone stand, a vocal faction of the electorate worried they’d lose more than the lectern.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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

Mr. Turner stepped from behind the lectern and nodded to our teachers, who stood up and began to shoo us out of the auditorium.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Vance and Walz cordially acknowledged one another before taking up their places behind their respective lecterns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 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

So great is the need That carpenters have been taken from the new church, Joiners have been called from shaping pews and lecterns To work of greater urgency.

From Men, Women and Ghosts by Amy Lowell