perching

verb

Definition of perchingnext
present participle of perch
1
as in landing
to come to rest after descending from the air pigeons perching on the roof

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2
as in nestling
to establish or place comfortably or snugly perched the baby in a basket

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  1. landing
  2. lodging
  3. positioning
  4. settling
Verb
  • Reuters video showed explosions close to the Beirut airport just as a Middle East Airlines flight was landing.
    NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The latter is the date that the Mercury-Atlas spacecraft took off from the Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, orbiting the Earth six times, before landing in the Pacific Ocean.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of landing
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  • As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of lodging
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  • These new batteries aim to address current production challenges while positioning Tesla as a leader in battery technology.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By building long-term partnerships, brands benefit from creators’ continuous growth and evolving influence, positioning them to access new audiences and stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape.
    Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of positioning
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  • Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of settling
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