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bin

noun

ˈbin

Definition of bin

as in box

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one

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Recent Examples of bin While Fiji flanker Levani Botia was in the sin-bin, England jumped from 14-3 to 35-3 with tries by Guy Pepper, Benhard Janse van Rensburg with his first touch on debut, and Seb Atkinson. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Meraz said a smoldering projectile from one of the many booms and bangs that kept his sons awake must have landed in one of the trash bins, causing the fire to ignite. — Noah Daly july 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 Their life revolved around simple pleasures, including treasures Rowley got from the charity bins outside public places. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Walk the area around the mound and look for food sources, like open trash bins. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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Fermin was met with loud applause before stepping into the batter’s box for his first at-bat in the second inning.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026
His goal sparked an offensive assault from Boise as Portland sank into a deep defensive mould, with five defenders and four midfielders sitting tight in their own box.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of box

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Access to another exit near the kitchen might also have been narrowed by shelving units and lockers, said Kittharath, who visited the scene Monday morning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Some sailings bring special guest photographers and photo instructors onboard, while some National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions even feature a gear locker where people can borrow and try out new equipment for a short time.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

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Photographs capture her outline in the mud of a creek bank; in the snow blown against a tree trunk; in an arrangement of branches and flowers leaned against a tree; and in the sand on a beach, already being erased by the waves.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

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Gocaj did not die from the fall but as a result of burns and the inhalation of scalding steam, along with blunt-force injury to her chest, according to the city’s medical examiner.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Gotze controls the ball on his chest and volleys into the far corner, all in one movement.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of chest

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Police found Jones' cellphone still inside the apartment and discovered her dog locked inside a crate, where it had apparently been left without food and sitting in its own waste for several days.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
One dog died in a crate, three died in a trailer and two died in a car in a parking lot.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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