lectern
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A member of the laity felt it necessary to remind the faithful from the lectern that they were in the house of the Lord.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Standing at the lectern, flanked by more than 10 others in support, the woman called for the school district to provide more security at Franklin High School to prevent another fatal tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Tobias Gough’s duty was simple: wheel out the heavy, bespoke wooden lectern and test the mic whenever a premier was about to resign or make their first speech to the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
But perhaps conscious that "lectern moments" have become a symbol of the UK's political instability in recent years, Burnham broke with recent tradition and made the address without notes or a podium.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The deacon walked up to the lectern to give a reading.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
There were just two lecterns and two speakers at the news conference the leaders hosted, but two other parties hovered in the air.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
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
The boxy dark blue and dark paneled lecterns — there are many — are a symbol of the modern presidency.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 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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