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Imagine police responding to a robbery by obtaining judicial permission to open every safety deposit box in a neighborhood bank, briefly inspect the contents, and determine afterward which customers seem suspicious.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Golden Knights, who killed four penalties in Game 1, saw three players go to the box in the first 5½ minutes, giving the Ducks a man advantage for eight consecutive minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He then suffered two defeats at the ballot box, in 2002 and 2006, and on both occasions the Fidesz leader learned his lessons.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He is widely seen as one of the only politicians capable of defeating Erdogan at the ballot box in elections due before mid-2028.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

He could almost feel the Booker money box in his hand.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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