Example Sentences

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The folding chairs are replaced with chaises longues; sounds of rain and surf emanate from hidden speakers.

From Nature • Sep. 1, 2020

On one side, white women sunbathe on chaises longues.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2013

Simon Harrison makes a worthy Worthing, while Alex Felton's Algy is so effete his safety seems to depend on the adequate provision of silk chaises longues for him to flop upon.

From The Guardian • Jun. 11, 2010

Initially, he began mocking up entire Victorian rooms, except their chaises longues were covered, not in velvet and silk chintz, but in Dutch wax.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2010

“Might have left some furniture scattered about—a few chaises longues and easy chairs,” Pape complained.

From Lonesome Town by Dorrance, Ethel