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hope chests

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plural of hope chest

as in caissons

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Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Baker uses the two closed, flip-up compartments for slim shoes like loafers and the open lower shelf to house a variety of larger pairs.

— Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026

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Sudan’s civil war turned its national museum into a battlefield and crime scene, with ancient statues shattered, skeletal remains scorched and vaults of gold looted.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In the wake of Curry’s death, the Who Done It crew are begging Paramount to trawl its vaults and release the cut.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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