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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
pigeons flying home to roost on the roof
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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
a gang of friends had roosted themselves around the ski lodge's massive fireplace
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Recent Examples of roost
National trends, however, are coming home to roost.
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Black Lodge: When Only a New Chalet Will Do
Black Lodge is located in Courchevel 1850, where the crème de la crème of Courchevel scene makers come to roost.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The commission rejected a similar bid for protections roughly 20 years ago, and since then the situation has become more dire for the bird — the only owl species to nest and roost in underground burrows.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The bottom line: The VC market's cowardly chickens are coming home to roost.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Black Lodge: When Only a New Chalet Will Do
Black Lodge is located in Courchevel 1850, where the crème de la crème of Courchevel scene makers come to roost.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The commission rejected a similar bid for protections roughly 20 years ago, and since then the situation has become more dire for the bird — the only owl species to nest and roost in underground burrows.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The bottom line: The VC market's cowardly chickens are coming home to roost.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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In the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi is the picture of Maldivian heaven—villas constructed of sustainably sourced wood and bamboo perched on crystalline waters.Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
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This extraordinary residence is crafted from the fuselage of a Boeing 737 aircraft and perched on the edge of a cliffside in Bali.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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After Chacin was booked in the Harris County Jail on the intoxicated manslaughter charge, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston office lodged a detainer request.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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One of the big obstacles to an extended getaway is lodging.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Paparazzo — a script by Christian Nilsson that landed on the 2024 Black List of the year’s best unproduced screenplays — has landed at White Noise producer Passage Pictures, run by Uri Singer.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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With his come-one-come-all invitation to anyone with a camera, Sanders has transformed the Colorado Buffaloes, a program nestled in the affluent, predominantly white Denver suburb of Boulder, into appointment viewing.Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Steve Terry and his son Kyler discovered a post on Facebook showing two dogs – one black, one brown – nestled against the headstone of Steve’s late father, Sam Terry.KUTV Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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The first image showed the Arizona native standing with his offensive line, while a white Toyota SUV with a big red bow was parked between the group.Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a parking lot at the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg plant.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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With a spin of the studio from Starz, Lionsgate should finally be positioned for someone to come in and buy the whole thing.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 28 Dec. 2024
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He’s positioned himself as a potential No. 2 starter who should sign for at least three years.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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