for storage

idiom

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

Examples of for storage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some goggles come with a dedicated case for storage, but any glasses case will do the trick. Marisa Petrarca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 Shop for additional features like plug-in capabilities for a car, padded handles or shoulder straps for easy carrying, compartments for storage and more. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024 Utilities have used short-term storage for decades, but there has never been much of a market for storage over many hours or days. Amos Zeeberg, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 The different sizes of Dutch ovens allow for more versatility for cooking and also more availability for storage. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024 This fluted style piece includes three open shelves for storage and decor that can also be transformed to fit a TV up to 65 inches. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Keep in mind, though, that the size of the ironing surface also has implications for storage. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024 Snowflake now expects a dip in revenue for storage, which represents roughly 10% to 11% of overall sales. R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The basement has the capacity to accommodate a gym or can be used for storage. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

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“For storage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20storage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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