packing case
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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They also know now is not the time to let up, with another chance coming Friday to free the Cup from its packing case and hold it high.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2014
It is not, like so much of today's large-scale construction, a handy commercial package, a shiny wraparound envelope, a packing case, a box of cards, a trick with mirrors.
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2013
The fragile musical instruments were on their way to Huygens, in a custom-made packing case.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2010
Like many members of his new "parish" he found himself a packing case and moved in, sharing his food with those who were worse off.
From Time Magazine Archive
The man rose off his feet, described a small arc, and crashed through the packing case in among the frogs.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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