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boxes (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of box (in)

as in houses

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers upon attempting to leave, we discovered we were completely boxed in by other cars

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The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Disney Experiences, which currently houses theme parks, cruises and consumer products, saw June quarter revenue of $10 billion (up 10%) and operating income of $3 billion (up 20%).

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

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James' decision to run for governor left open his seat in the 10th District, which includes a portion of Oakland County and stretches across conservative communities in Macomb County.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Eventually a ring of low-lying islands forms, built from the skeletons of the reef that surrounds it.

— NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Scientists have spent years trying to understand how an animal — this animal — can survive for centuries, and a new study has now added another layer to the mystery that surrounds these predators by looking directly at their heart.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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