perched

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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

The glass-paned office building perched above a ramen store in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown looked inconspicuous on a busy block of Chinese restaurants, grocery stores and apartments.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In another, two federal special agents witnessed "a glowing orange orb... perched close to a rock pinnacle."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

That feature made it easier to take measurements while perched on a ladder or working on a roof.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Ratwin was perched on the prow, and as they came in sight, she let out a cry of pleasure.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell