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crates

noun

plural of crate

as in wrecks

a dilapidated old automobile he keeps sinking money into that old crate

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Recent Examples of crates The Four Paws handlers trained many of the lions and tigers to enter the crates voluntarily. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Additional images showed rescue crews searching the boat in protective gear and carrying cats off the vessel in crates. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Clean up dog poop promptly; keep up with veterinary care and parasite prevention; and clean the bowls, bedding, crates, and toys of a pet being treated for giardia. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Washable Orthopedic Dog Bed A versatile, waterproof dog bed mat that’s great for crates, travel and high-mess pups. — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 In a recent trial at Siemens’ electronics plant in Erlangen, a British start-up’s wheeled humanoid robot successfully handled warehouse crates using physical AI technology. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Store toys, pet crates, and office supplies elsewhere for a cleaner, more functional room. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 During the trial, HMND 01 moved 60 crates per hour and handled two different crate sizes without requiring manual intervention. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

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Huron Aviation, Alpena, Michigan (Lake Huron) Get a unique perspective on the wrecks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary by seeing them from the air.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Car wrecks in which people are injured are frequent and many are not criminal matters, defense attorney Gill said in his closing argument in the guilt-innocence trial phase.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

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