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"All of that was always full of keys," he recalled, showing the small wooden cubbies where they used to be kept.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The herbs themselves are stored in what looks like a relic from a university office: a honeycomb of wooden cubbies, each one just big enough to hold about a dozen packets.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

The cubbies that belonged to the 10 children she cared for were gone, along with her own children’s mementos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

Near their desks, employees have lockers to store their belongings, open storage racks with cubbies and more lounge areas for group meetings.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

The Great Fire had burned away the entrances to each room, leaving behind a warren of square cubbies.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat