drawers

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He had drawers full of sketches but little finished work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s easy to picture the fantasy kitchen: matching sets, gleaming gadgets, drawers that close with a soft, expensive hush.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Instead of shelves of alcohol, apothecary drawers stocked with ingredients like goji berries and angelica root line the walls, permeating the room with their scent.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

That’s why some of us eavesdrop, sneak into closets and rummage through dresser drawers in secret.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Tansy pulled the small girl’s skirttails free of her drawers and settled her skirts for her.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck