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lectern

[lek-tern] / ˈlɛk tərn /
NOUN
reading desk
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Then Wisor stood at a lectern and gave remarks aimed at Horning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Olson returned to the lectern with a new brief and a broader argument.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

The hijinks continued when he stepped behind the lectern to speak and the teleprompter was not working.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

During a recent celebration, from a lectern behind thick bulletproof glass in Des Moines, Iowa, last Thursday, he picked a curious way to celebrate the birthday of the United States.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025

When it came time for the candidates’ speeches, I stood behind the lectern and let the paper cascade off the stage onto the floor.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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