crate

Example Sentences

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For the journey to London, the stand – which concertinas down into a relatively small space – will be put into an aluminium crate that regulates temperature and humidity.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He has also published a book of his lyrics, reissued his post-Beatles singles in a wooden crate, and pushed for the completion and release of the Beatles’ final single, “Now and Then.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

During the frenzy of the fire, Fillmore had apparently run out of his unlocked crate and was later found hiding in the 90-year-old’s bedroom, shaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

He’d need it for prying off the lid of the crate.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis