safety-deposit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of safety-deposit
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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“Last I heard, they kept safety-deposit boxes there—which is what I assume this key unlocks.”
From Literature
But investigators have yet to search a number of safety-deposit boxes and storage facilities linked to the suspects.
From Los Angeles Times
Two bank officials also said customers might be allowed to access their safety-deposit boxes and make non-cash transactions at bank branches.
From Washington Post
They said they are confident some of these were items stolen during the burglary, when thieves broke into a vault containing safety-deposit boxes.
From US News
Demand for safety-deposit boxes is up, suggesting customers are hoarding foreign currency.
From Economist
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