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sectional

[sek-shuh-nl] / ˈsɛk ʃə nl /


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My room was large, with a sectional sofa, two TVs and a balcony overlooking the pool with partial views of the Strip.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Northern states began gradual emancipation, making slavery a sectional institution dividing North from South.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Anyone can buy a secondhand L-shaped sectional on Facebook Marketplace, but snagging a curved couch involves more capital, effort and taste.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The 17-year-old McIntosh finished almost 6 seconds ahead of Ledecky at a sectional meet in Orlando on Thursday, becoming the second-fastest female in the history of a grueling event that Ledecky has dominated.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Radar had one of those sectional couches, and everyone was crowded onto it.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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