lecterns

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Most of them were kept chained to the lecterns or desks of the churches; sometimes even to the pillars. "

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  • Although he speaks publicly of theology on radio and from lecterns, it's the same warn-out speech over and over (because it foreshadows Lewis's later grief). —  F ;SF; - vol 087 issue 04-05 - October-November 1994
  • A sound system and lecterns will be provided for the candidates, and a large turnout is expected. —  Hawaii Reporter
  • What she asks might touch on any topic imaginable under the negotiated rules, which call for Biden and Palin to be situated behind lecterns with shorter discussion periods and two minutes each for closing statements. —  Hispanic Business Magazine
  • But it turns out the two will be standing at separate lecterns. —  Media Matters for America - Limbaugh Wire
  • ` ` Can I call you Joe? '' she asked Biden as they shook hands before taking their places behind identical lecterns. —  KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO - Top Story
 

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