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for storage

idiom

: for the purpose of being put away when not being used
The table folds down for storage.

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As his personal collection continued to grow, overflowing his home, Margulies and his art curator, Katherine Hinds, began looking for storage space in Wynwood, then a deteriorating industrial district, and found a large warehouse overlooking Interstate 95. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 The home has one bathroom designed with non-slip tiles, a separate shower area, and cabinets for storage. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025 These two espresso-sized mugs are easy to stack for storage and are designed with a ceramic lining to help keep your flavors unaffected. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 The four compartments have durable zippers and even more pockets for storage inside. Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for for storage

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“For storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20storage. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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