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Example Sentences

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LeBron James, however, knows better than to put Kennard in a box.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Costco Wholesale’s strong stock performance showing after its 2023 leadership change strengthens the case that new management is good news at big box retailers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Searching for the source of a lighting failure he opened a fuse box: “It looked like an exploded firecracker.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Although Liverpool did end up having more bodies around their own box, their press was ineffective, meaning they conceded control of the ball and ultimately the game.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

She opened the box and pulled out a slender gray velvet dress with thin shoulder straps and a curlicue pattern of beading down one side.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu