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as in landed
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons perching on the roof
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as in nestled
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
perched the baby in a basket
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Recent Examples of perched
This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Another distinct feature of the city is its famous Merchant’s Bridge perched over the river Gera.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
And the ice sheet, perched on land, keeps water out of the ocean.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Kraft looked around him, perched in his suite above the 50-yard line, stunned at how swiftly things were ending.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Our goal that day in November was to reach the top of Elk Mountain, an 11,160-foot hump of granite perched off Interstate 80.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
The Missouri Department of Conservation says late December through early February is the peak time for bald eagles, and watchers should look for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026
At the center of the island is Branson’s own residence, the Great House—a Balinese-style villa perched at Necker’s highest point, designed as an open-air gathering space with sweeping ocean views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
The city’s cliffside properties, perched just yards from the ocean, continue to fuel debate over how to balance scenic preservation with public safety.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
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Absent a complete screening, Jackson may not have landed on a final decision as to a plea, though the default is to plead not guilty.—
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Because the kitchen is set against one wall rather than nestled in a corner, the area feels open and bright.—
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Steinfeld also included a picture of her Christmas tree, which featured a butter yellow onesie nestled on the branches.—
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And after miraculously surviving the attack that left her with facial paralysis and a bullet forever lodged in her brain, Buttafuoco was immediately, unwillingly thrust into the spotlight.—
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Limon’s case comes as city officials paid last month $700,000 to settle lawsuits brought by two former police officers who also claimed their colleagues lodged racist remarks.—
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SwitchBot positioned the Onero H1 as a practical household assistant rather than a showcase robot, confirming that pre-orders would open following CES as part of its broader smart home automation ecosystem.—
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One panel of the lengthy screen positioned in front of Chicago Sports Network broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin carried the brunt of the damage, remaining black for the rest of the game.—
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“Perched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perched. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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