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sandbox

[sand-boks] / ˈsændˌbɒks /


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Throughout his career, Soderbergh has sought out new technology and filmmaking techniques to play around with, lending his work an exciting sandbox quality where anything goes.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Nearby, two children erected a towering pyramid in their brand-new sandbox.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

You have to provide them with a sandbox to play with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

He's previously described the fatigue of managing vast open-world sandbox games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA as playing a role in his departure.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Harriet walked to the sandbox and Cat followed.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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