Etymology
Origin of toolbox
Example Sentences
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One of my first major purchases in college was a Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set in the gray metal toolbox with a red tray.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
"This is an important tool in the government's toolbox for dealing with border surges when they occur," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
"Florrie is the most recent addition, if you like, in our toolbox," he adds.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
So I went into his bedroom and opened up the cupboard and lifted the toolbox off the top of the shirt box and opened the shirt box.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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