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Recent Examples of china closet
The Servidors are massive and must be kept in a storage unit, but many other items are in the china closet, to the chagrin of Mr. Lepore’s mother, Virginia.
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Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Dan Barry, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
My china closet is peopled with memories, but only for me.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
Thomas Markle had been the classic bull in the china closet in the runup to the 2018 wedding.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
There is a walk-in china closet that would make any tableware collector swoon: its felted floor-to-ceiling shelves store her vast porcelain collection.
—Dana Thomas, ELLE Decor, 14 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for china closet
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Diversions normally occur during serious medical issues such as cardiac arrest, chest pain, obstetric or gynecologic issues or possible strokes.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The troops — wearing camouflage body armor with AR-style rifles slung across their chests — aren’t a typical fixture the suburban community.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Directing cabinet secretaries and agencies to defeat inflation.NerdWallet, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, committed to building up Arctic power at his confirmation hearing Tuesday.Colin Demarest, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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The production designer collaborated with special effects supervisor Paul Corbould to design and construct three circular, motorized bookcases with internal ladders that could spin while the actors danced inside.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Take up to 77 percent off bookcases, bed frames, coffee tables, office chairs, and more during these after-Christmas sales at Wayfair, Amazon, and Walmart.Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Six cabinet nominees have big job interviews today A number of high-profile nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet will face senators' questions on Wednesday.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Supporters of President-elect are accusing of obsessing over Kash Patel after the hearings of a fellow cabinet nominee focused on the nominee for Director.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Far from their early days of generic buffets and predictable itineraries, today's top all-inclusive properties provide everything from bespoke dining experiences and immersive cultural activities to world-class wellness.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Side and accent tables, chests of drawers, buffets, desks, and dining tables are all pieces that stand the test of time and are readily available secondhand.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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And furniture seems to float off the walls, such as a hovering credenza in the dining room and modular shelving hung on slim metal bars.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2025
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Flower petals had fallen onto the credenza and her daughter took cleaning to the next level.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Though earlier consoles from companies like Atari provided joystick controls, most of it was cumbersome.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Roughly a month after NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals landed with a splash across PC and current-gen consoles everywhere, the game's first season – titled 'Eternal Night Falls' – will introduce the Fantastic Four to the colorful hero and villain roster.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Plus, there's a free improv showcase at 8pm Thursday at Black Apple Hard Cider in Springdale.Alex Golden, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Göteborg’s other leading market showcase, the drama series focused TV Drama Vision, will be held Jan. 28-29.Annika Pham, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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“China closet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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