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Recent Examples of perch
The mountain resort delivers the same high-end experience and attention to customer service (and food) as its counterpart has become legendary for – only perched high atop a mountain instead of nestled in a valley.
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Red Panda, the popular halftime acrobat known for balancing bowls on her head while perched high on a unicycle, fell hard to the court Tuesday night while performing at the Commissioner’s Cup final between the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Named for famous astronomer Vera Rubin, the observatory is perched on a mountain in northern Chile in the foothills of the Andes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 June 2025
People are perched atop the car, as well as those hanging off its side, in an impressive, partially aerial twerk.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Red Panda, the popular halftime acrobat known for balancing bowls on her head while perched high on a unicycle, fell hard to the court Tuesday night while performing at the Commissioner’s Cup final between the WNBA’s Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Named for famous astronomer Vera Rubin, the observatory is perched on a mountain in northern Chile in the foothills of the Andes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 June 2025
People are perched atop the car, as well as those hanging off its side, in an impressive, partially aerial twerk.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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Hit Me Hard and Soft rises more than 20 spaces on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts, landing, coincidentally, at No. 40 on both at the same time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Another blow could land on July 9, the deadline President Donald Trump has imposed on other countries to secure trade deals with the U.S. to avoid higher tariffs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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According to the Better Business Bureau, 98 complaints have been lodged against Wheel Blockers in the past three years.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There’s a special note saying if tricolored bats are found roosting at the site, they would be allowed to leave before demolition begins.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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These last two vocalizations had given me an exact fix on where he was roosted.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Welcome to Chantilly, nestled between the Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth neighborhoods east of Uptown.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The festival is key in the year’s film circuit, nestled between Cannes and Venice.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
12 July 2025
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Witnesses largely suggested that the Secret Service's lack of direction given to local agencies ultimately led to the security failures that allowed 20-year-old Crooks to position himself on a nearby rooftop and fire at the former president.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The home sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood, positioned at the bottom of about 2 acres of sloping land off a narrow public road.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Slide outs can only be used when the bus is parked.—
Pam Windsor,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The Idaho Department of Transportation reminded drivers in an Instagram post to move over when a vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the road and to move over for all emergency vehicles with flashing lights, including critical-incident response vehicles and tow trucks.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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But if a real estate investment isn’t in the cards at the moment, settle for the next best thing by renting one of the many villas currently listed on Airbnb.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
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Gary, though, did have one last piece of business to settle — with Ballard herself, stalking her in the dark of the cold case unit’s basement HQ.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 July 2025
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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