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lectern

[lek-tern] / ˈlɛk tərn /
NOUN
reading desk
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By now, both men have teams of prestigious lawyers who will represent them at the Supreme Court lectern.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

I hear, for instance, that he may not bother with a lectern for his first speech as prime minister, outside 10 Downing Street, on Monday.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

In an emotional resignation speech, delivered at a lectern outside his Downing Street front door, he said his party had asked "whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election".

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Poised behind a lectern, in a silver silk top and matching trousers, Kirk explained that feminism teaches women to “reject the very things that make womanhood unique.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

He smiled to himself as he stepped away from the lectern and the clatter of silverware on china rang out around the room.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

Vance and Walz cordially acknowledged one another before taking up their places behind their respective lecterns.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2024

The two leaders gave opening remarks from lecterns on opposite sides of the stage.

From Reuters Nov. 18, 2023

Those aren't ideas parties like to put on the front of leaflets, lecterns or Facebook ads.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2023

The set for this Cambridge University institution is minimal — two tables, two chairs, two tabletop lecterns.

From New York Times Oct. 2, 2022

In the middle ages it was costly, fine, and beautiful, used for church vestments, veils for covering lecterns, cathedral flags, and in the 16th century for the lining of velvet gowns.

From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson




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