cupboard
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Both watches in black boxes with the faces wrapped in plastic were recovered from a cupboard in the SNP headquarters.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Every time I take one out of the cupboard in the morning, I’m taken back to that trip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The Lakers likely also will have to empty their cupboard of those first-round picks.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
“In the last house back there, hidden on top of the cupboard like Ma used to do when she didn’t want us getting into stuff.”
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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With part of the nine-story building still standing, Sabbagh was able to use a crane to reach one of his mother's cupboards and retrieve a photo album.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
It also inspired a Peacock streaming show in which Swedes visit America to counsel people who can’t cram anything more into their closets and cupboards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
However, they may be in cupboards at home, which is why parents and caregivers are being asked to check their supplies.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
They opened closets and cupboards, but all were empty.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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