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strongboxes

noun

plural of strongbox

as in vaults

a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe keeps her jewelry in a strongbox

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But Timeless is the first release of unheard recordings since 2023, and fans grew restless in the interim, circulating petitions and open letters asking for more from Prince’s storied vaults.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of vaults

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The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The group shattered windows, stole or attempted to steal cash, register drawers and safes.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of safes

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The law paved the way for thousands of victims to sue their abusers but has been criticized for draining the coffers of local governments.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
An unpopular and seemingly arbitrary Forever War is hemorrhaging money from the state coffers.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

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