ambry
Britishnoun
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a recessed cupboard in the wall of a church near the altar, used to store sacred vessels, etc
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obsolete a small cupboard or other storage space
Etymology
Origin of ambry
C14: from Old French almarie, from Medieval Latin almārium, from Latin armārium chest for storage, from arma arms
Example Sentences
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“It would have been impossible to build a business like Ambry without UC Irvine,” he said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Green Bay converted a third-and-15 when Ambry Thomas was called for a 41-yard pass interference penalty against Bo Melton.
From Seattle Times
In other injury news, starting cornerback Ambry Thomas will have surgery Tuesday on a broken hand but likely will be back for the playoff opener.
From Seattle Times
Ambry Thomas showed why he is getting a more regular role of late, getting his first interception since his playoff-clinching one against Matthew Stafford in Week 18 of the 2021 season and breaking up a pass in the end zone.
From Washington Times
On second down, San Francisco corner Ambry Thomas appeared to get away with a hold on Smith-Njigba on an incomplete pass in the end zone.
From Seattle Times
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