at a/the desk

Frequency: 9.040.0 per million words

Indicates location, sitting and working at a desk.

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Examples (10)

  • He was sitting at his desk working when we got home.
  • She spends at least eight hours a day at her desk.
  • I will be back at my desk after the meeting.
  • Please leave the forms at the front desk before you go.
  • The children were quietly drawing at their desks.
  • He eats lunch at his desk most days to save time.
  • You'll find me at my desk in the corner office.
  • Working at a desk all day can be bad for your back.
  • The manager sat frowning at his desk, staring at the report.
  • Even though it was late, the light showed she was still at her desk.