desk

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Sir Gavin Williamson has said his pet tarantula, who once lived on his desk in the Houses of Parliament and Ministry of Defence, has died.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“A whale desk will protect these magnificent creatures and help mariners avoid costly, harrowing collisions. Together, let’s Save Willy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Surrounded by company executives as he sat at his Oval Office desk, Trump said there would be "no negative impact" from the changes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

LAS VEGAS—The front desk agent at the Flamingo hotel was nearly finished checking me in when he darted away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

She rummages through the top drawer of her desk.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam