coffin

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Clutching a mysterious tool the shape of a mouse coffin, Firth’s villain tracks Daniel’s location by mentally transplanting himself into another person’s body, changing the color of their pupils to his own icy blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Small groups of demonstrators, who were waving Kenyan flags, carrying placards and holding a coffin with the word "Ebola" written on the side, were demanding the plan be reversed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Dozens gathered near the air base, some wearing protective equipment and carrying a coffin with "Ebola" written on it.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The data is “the nail in the coffin for a May hike,” said David Bassanese, chief economist at Betashares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“She’s liable to set up in her coffin and take roll.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck