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china closet

noun

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as in chest

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Recent Examples of china closet Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021

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Noun

But that night, alone in his home, Carr took a knife and held it to his chest.

— Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Instead, Donnelly and Sanchez said, she has been prescribed baby aspirin, a statin, diltiazem and nitroglycerin as needed for chest pains.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of chest

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Sullivan is a former Marine and Iraq War veteran who served as an assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Barack Obama.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
In November, voters in 26 states will elect a secretary of state, choosing the officials who will oversee the 2028 presidential race throughout most of the country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day.

— Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits.

— Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of bookcase

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Cheeky pulls bookended with floral shapes can make the act of opening a wardrobe a joyful activity, while glacier-like knobs introduce color to otherwise drab cabinet doors.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
The Tray Monitor measures individual battery voltage and temperature using the isoSPI protocol, while the cabinets connect through dual Ethernet ports.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabinet

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Without Grand Theft Auto VI, console revenue would be expected to decline year-over year.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Perfect for dining table centerpieces, entryway consoles, kitchen islands, and bathroom displays, these vibrant artificial eucalyptus stems come ready in a chic glass vessel for on-the-fly decorating.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of console

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This year’s showcase includes Hawks hopefuls such as Sacha Boisvert, Marek Vanacker and Adam Gajan.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
As one of city's most important landmarks, the Hotel Danieli—and the 204 stately guest rooms within—are a showcase of Venetian excellence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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