packing

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Many predicted Diego Simeone's side would be sent packing by Spanish rivals Barcelona in the last eight, but the three-time finalists are back to their gritty best in this competition.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Modern computers handle increasing workloads by packing billions of identical transistors onto rigid, two-dimensional silicon chips.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Saavedra and his son would drive a van up and down Los Angeles, manually packing and unloading the product to local corner stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

That makes intuitive sense, given that investors may be sad to see a successful CEO hand over the reins, and are more than happy to see a dud sent packing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Some were doing chores on deck or in the galley, but most were down in the hold, packing the salted herring into empty barrels.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood