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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
If damage is occurring overnight, it’s not caused by turkeys, which like to roost in trees to stay out of danger from nighttime predators.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
The chickens have come home to roost with this idea of coddling the Ayatollah.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
Along the way, many of them roost as a big flock in chimneys up and down the west coast.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
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The two are perched in front of a trellis covered with roses in the snapshot, surrounded by more flowers and candles all laid out against a stunning oceanside vista.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Moscow used Belarus, perched on Ukraine's northern border and on the doorstep of NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, as a springboard to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some of the projectiles were lodged in the frontal lobe of his brain.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to growth in the B2B segment and increased lodging revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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When his home run finally landed, it was corralled by 10-year-old Dodgers fan Zachary Ruderman.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Return to Oz, which grossed $11 million and landed an Oscar nom for the visual effects that incorporated claymation by Will Vinton, marked Murch’s first and last directorial effort.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lennar Homes wants to build 102 townhouses and 66 single-family homes on 44 acres nestled between Allisonville and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport.John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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In a lab nestled between the jagged peaks of the Austrian Alps, rare earth metals vaporize and spew out of an oven at the speed of a fighter jet.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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At the time of the crash, the Cape Air flight was waiting to park at an airport, the FAA spokesperson said.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration reported the incident happened around noon when an American Airlines Boeing 777 was being towed and hit the wingtip of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 parked at the gate.Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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Its growth prospects and promising offerings have positioned it as a lucrative investment option in the digital currency landscape.Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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By capitalizing on revenue-generating opportunities and implementing effective fan engagement strategies, BAL teams are positioning themselves to expand their impact both locally and internationally.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Roost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roost. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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