boxed

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The 39-year-old Irishwoman has not boxed since completing a clean sweep of the trilogy against Amanda Serrano in New York's Madison Square Garden last July, which saw her retain her undisputed light-welterweight title.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

This recipe, courtesy of Food52, swaps out traditional ladyfingers for cornbread, which is made from boxed Jiffy corn muffin mix, whole milk and an egg.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The firm operated a major packinghouse in Frostproof, where fresh fruit was boxed for sale for roughly 70 years.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“He isn’t rushed or very much concerned with legacy, nor with media perception, unlike many leaders who get boxed in,” said al-Rashid, who was in the Saudi delegation during the prince’s Washington trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The new busboy, Morton, boxed in his spare time; Helen, like Ralph, hoped he wouldn’t pick any fights in the chicken palace.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen