perched

Example Sentences

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She perched herself on a hay bale and said, “I can wait.”

From Literature

Dawn found Jeremy still at his desk, the dragon perched on his shoulder, nibbling contentedly, but ineffectively, at his ear.

From Literature

We were soon greeted by Jack Levenberg, a docent and naturalist, with Sierra, a great horned owl, perched on his gloved hand.

From Los Angeles Times

“Fine,” I muttered, and walked up to the stool Olka was perched on.

From Literature

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 Literature