the desk

Example Sentences

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“The real verdict will come when London arrives at the desk, and New York follows with fresh conviction,” he wrote of the AI trade.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

At the desk is a copy of a note of encouragement that former President George W. Bush left inside the desk for Obama for his first day on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

Dropping my bag on the floor beside the desk, I slide into the roller chair and start the process of opening the mail and sorting it into piles.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam