as in vaults
a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe
kept the deed to the house in a safe-deposit box at the bank
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That means spent nuclear rods live in vaults onsite at all plants nationwide, Adamson said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Unlike banks or vaults, they are designed to be open, accessible and inviting to the public—an environment that can also be exploited by criminals.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to investigators, the suspects typically forced entry by breaking windows and doors, then raided safes inside the homes.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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How to store silver bars Home safes are the most accessible way to store silver bars, but Berkel flags a key limitation.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Safe-deposit boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe-deposit%20boxes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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