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lectern

[lek-tern] / ˈlɛk tərn /
NOUN
reading desk
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Asked about the lawsuit during questioning, Turner said, “We’re working on that right now,” then shifted to a brown lunch bag pulled from the lectern from which he extracted several items.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Unlike his predecessors, Burnham opted not to use a lectern and did not have any notes to hand as he stood in front of the famous black No 10 door to address the nation.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Frank Lopez, the city manager’s brother, said from the lectern during the public-comment period.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

So when Torres took the lectern in Garden Grove, he wasn’t just there as an elected official.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Cluny’s tail banged down on the rotting lectern, smashing it into several fragments.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Harris and Trump, who will stand behind lecterns, are not allowed to bring props or prewritten notes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 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 set for this Cambridge University institution is minimal — two tables, two chairs, two tabletop lecterns.

From New York Times Oct. 2, 2022

Bosses and other raised metal work should be restricted to books that will be used on lecterns or reading desks.

From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke




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