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vault

[vawlt] / vɔlt /




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"He was one of the first filmmakers," said George Willeman, leader of the congressional library's nitrate film vault, who said the recovered reel was likely a third-generation copy of the Melies original.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The education center and two semi-primitive campgrounds feature vault toilets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Because the city’s homicide detectives were constantly responding to new murders, several weeks might pass before they could return their attention to an older case from the vault.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The museum did not deny that the treasures had been taken to a bank vault but insisted the move was part of planned renovation work.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A flare of anger consumed her, the memory of her mother's vault and twisted riddle.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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