the box
Example Sentences
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Mexico’s César Montes was sent off in stoppage time for bringing down Khuliso Mudau outside the box as he was heading toward the goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Two recent horror movies directed by viral YouTube sensations are outperforming big-budget franchise films at the box office this summer.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Like a striker attempting to weave around defenders in the box, the brothers have had to dodge and weave to stay upright and it has meant some tough decisions.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
With the Wayans brothers firmly back in the driver’s seat, horror parody “Scary Movie” muscled its way past He-Man for the top spot at the box office this weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He had no idea how much time went by before the old man returned carrying a yellowed piece of paper, which he folded into a square, then tucked into the box next to the sphere.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
