sealed

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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

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

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

Earlier restorers cut it into six sections, adhered it to acidic backing and sealed it with animal glue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Acorazar,” she whispered as she held her hands up toward the window, and a gold light sealed her room.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega