the box
Example Sentences
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But this year’s complaints recall another era of New York society, when the best seats at the opera were as much about being seen in the box as seeing what was happening onstage.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Highly anticipated” doesn’t even begin to cover it; a quarter century since the film versions began lighting up the box office, the story of “the boy who lived” continues to entrance fans old and new.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Lewis Hall: Made a huge last-ditch block inside the box to prevent Porro from getting a shot away in first half.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Her 1984 movie “Rhinestone,” a romantic comedy with Sylvester Stallone, bricked at the box office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
He kept the box against his chest as he rolled over and ran as fast as he could.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
