sealed

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The doors of the truck were sealed with red evidence tape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The affidavits were initially sealed upon request of the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office; there was concern if details of the investigation were disclosed, evidence could be destroyed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Human composting, also known as terramation, is when the body of a person who has died is placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Because the sample was carefully sealed and protected, it provides a rare and reliable record of Bennu's original chemistry.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Everyone’s coven had to be sealed by a magical contract, to contain the magic and the witches in their own circles.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega