perched

Example Sentences

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The bird was discovered by airport police near terminal one after being spotted perched on a rubbish bin.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The crew will fly aboard the Orion spacecraft, perched atop NASA's powerful SLS rocket.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A small hexagonal black coffee table is perched in front of the couch, while a black-and-tan patterned rug adds some texture and depth to the space.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

A magnifying glass perched above it like a leaning umbrella.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton