pigeonhole
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To see how we’ve evolved from the era of pigeonhole desks to today’s Zoom calls, it’s worth taking a close look at 10 landmark inventions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
Regarding, Laura's edit: The show needs a villain, and in many instances, they try to pigeonhole someone who doesn't, in any way, fit those criteria.
From Salon • May 22, 2024
I joked that getting one might pigeonhole me as one of those guy who owns one too many kimonos.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2023
“It’s very unfair to pigeonhole anybody. People see like these big NFL players and they say ‘Do your one job, tackle somebody or run that route.’
From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023
When the knock came on her door she put the envelopes in a pigeonhole of her desk.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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