drawers

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Thirty years ago L.A. firefighters found children sleeping in closets and babies snoozing in dresser drawers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I like to wipe from top to bottom — shelves first, then drawers — so anything loose gets cleared along the way.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Mexican media outlets published images of the cabin's luxurious interior, showing furniture with open drawers and unmade beds.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

That’s why some of us eavesdrop, sneak into closets and rummage through dresser drawers in secret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

But Miranda’s mom checked the closets and drawers, and nothing was missing.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney