live-boxes

noun

plural of live-box
as in cages

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  1. cages
  2. pounds
  3. runs
  4. pens
  5. corrals
  6. folds
  7. coops
Noun
  • The episode opens with Reacher, Green, and Jacob in cages in some dank basement.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cages
Noun
  • The driver of the vehicle was arrested following the seizure of the stash of 369 kilograms (813 pounds) of cocaine on Wednesday, police said, but provided no explanation for the stickers with the image of the golden-haired Norwegian striker.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Candidates standing for election have to put down a deposit of 500 pounds ($675).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Justin Slaten threw wildly to first, and two runs scored on the play, giving the White Sox a 7-5 lead.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Right-hander Tanner Bibee gave up four runs (three earned) over 5 2/3 innings for the Guardians (57-58), including back-to-back homers from Brett Baty and Polanco.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of runs
Noun
  • Classes will cover fine art materials with specific brands of watercolors, pens, and paints, as well as special techniques.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That is why companies are moving to special pens to make injecting prescription GLP-1s and insulin less complex for untrained people.
    — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pens
Noun
  • Horse corrals remain in place from the princess’s time there, and an infinity-view deck takes in sunsets over the surrounding mountains.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To stake herbaceous peonies, use rings, grow-through grids, tomato cages, or homemade corrals made of bamboo and string.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of corrals
Noun
  • Instead, pack blazers, dress shirts, and anything with structure in a garment bag, which requires fewer folds and lays flat.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Fifty folds makes the paper about 113 million km thick, so one more gets you past the sun—51 folds is about 225 million km.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of folds
Noun
  • Melissa Knicely, a public information officer with Animal Care and Control, said permitting has increased over the past decade as more residents seek fresh eggs and set up coops at home.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
  • Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Definition of coops
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