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Recent Examples of caisson
The refurbishment included a complete overhaul, including a paint job, the repairing of caisson cracks, window and door replacements, cleaning and re-pointing of the foundation masonry, restoring all wood floors, and reconstruction of the intermediate landing between the bridge and gangway.
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Michael P. McKinney, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In February, Bally’s began driving foundational caissons into the ground, with executives targeting a September 2026 opening for the casino.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The caisson horses in service before the pause have been rehabilitated and retired, and since then, the Army has procured 46 horses.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The caisson is a key element of Chinese wooden architecture.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael P. McKinney, USA Today, 7 June 2025
In February, Bally’s began driving foundational caissons into the ground, with executives targeting a September 2026 opening for the casino.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The caisson horses in service before the pause have been rehabilitated and retired, and since then, the Army has procured 46 horses.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The caisson is a key element of Chinese wooden architecture.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caisson
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The company’s use of Swiss vaults to hold its approximately 140 tons of gold—which backs its gold token but also forms part of its own treasury—coincides with a record precious metals rally.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The mart is launching what will become a series of dinner events where one vendor will be selected to invite up to 16 people for an intimate dinner in the Bosch/Thermador Gaggenau showroom, located in the historic vault of the Merchandise Mart National Bank, established in 1930.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of people, including relatives, military officials and friends from Gvili’s police unit, received his coffin at an army post on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The service moved between prayer and music, including a traditional Ave Maria, before concluding with rites that saw mourners approach the coffin, which was draped in white lace, to pay their final respects.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The thoughtful safety details—like the front snap pocket, secure zip-top compartment, and interior pockets—provide peace of mind that everything will stay in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lily Franck; 2024; USA; 4 min A mother’s hope chest becomes a catalyst for her daughter’s reconsideration of traditional gender roles in this charming stop-motion animation.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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While the tradition of a hope chest has its roots thousands of years ago, cedar became the material du jour thanks to its insect-repelling qualities.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2024
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The closure impacts Phantom Ranch's lodge and canteen.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the aesthete also collaborated with Italian leather accessories firm Il Bisonte for a set of luxurious canteen-style trays.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
13 Nov. 2025
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One snuffbox had been a present for George V on his 55th birthday in 1920 while the other featured 3,000 diamonds and was bought by Queen Mary in 1932 for £1,000, the equivalent in modern money of around $75,000 according to the Bank of England's inflation calculator.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2024
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The snuffbox is the most widespread of the Epioblasma genus of mussels.—
Jennifer Dixon,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Aug. 2024
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The flowers in question come in two sizes and arrive inside a golden hatbox that’s bound to elevate the looks of any room it’s placed in.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cords dangle uncovered from teensy lamps, pens live in a vintage-looking tomato can, and there’s a random magic 8 ball next to the huge hatbox for the huge hat.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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Ronchamp is a kaleidoscopic jewel box in and of our earth, a luminous sanctuary visited by everyday souls in search of solace and redemption.—
Vishaan Chakrabarti,
Air Mail,
17 Jan. 2026
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This new listing at is best described as a charming jewel box, according to Realtor Amanda Layden of the Marshall + Ostop team at William Raveis.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Caisson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caisson. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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