the desk

Example Sentences

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The advisor dropped the results onto the desk and looked at her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

One is on its way to the desk of Tennessee’s Republican governor, Bill Lee.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Troubles are already piling up around De Zerbi's feet like rubble and he has barely got his feet under the desk.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“What happens on bullion desks is that the gold market goes up $50 or $100, and client XYZ, who hasn’t bought enough of it, calls the desk and asks, ‘Should I buy silver?’”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

I scrambled off the desk and straightened up, still clutching the scissors.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu