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box

[boks] / bɒks /


VERB
place in square or rectangular container
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Samsung and SK Hynix’s mind-boggling earnings and bonuses have opened something of a Pandora’s box anyway.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Gai Noi — Brunch at Gai Noi checks every box: a lush rooftop filled with greenery, warm service and memorable food.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He comes in at number two here, but there is no one more box office than Maradona - a statement epitomised by his World Cup summers.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Critics have long said AI industry pronouncements about potential danger serve as marketing for their products, and as a way to box out cheaper, open-source alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A box in the centre of the screen says Aim at text.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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