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Noun
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Water has penetrated vaults protecting electrical work and, if left unchecked, could cause an explosion.—
Jonathan Edwards,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026 -
But unlike traditional password vaults, HIPPO technically doesn’t store a library of login information.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Handy individuals can also transform existing cabinets into hidden compartments.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bodies, along with that of his six-month pregnant daughter-in-law, arrived in wooden coffins on a bus from Lebanon, their names scribbled on the sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some coffins had multiple occupants, while others contained only a head or nothing at all.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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