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as in bin
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
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as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
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Classroom solutions, lockers, boxes, or locked bags could be considered, but banned during class, and consistent and strict adherence to guidelines with appropriate consequences is critical in supporting teachers, staff, students and families on the pathway to success.
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Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
This can be handy for things like locker combinations and other real-world secrets.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
High School about 50 miles north of Detroit, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of possible gunshots on Sept. 16 only to find out a parent had mistaken the sound for lockers slamming shut over the phone, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Over the years, Oak Creek-Franklin schools have made headlines several times for racist incidents — like when Kenosha basketball players found racial slurs written in dust on their lockers before their game with Oak Creek in 2021.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
This can be handy for things like locker combinations and other real-world secrets.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
High School about 50 miles north of Detroit, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of possible gunshots on Sept. 16 only to find out a parent had mistaken the sound for lockers slamming shut over the phone, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
Over the years, Oak Creek-Franklin schools have made headlines several times for racist incidents — like when Kenosha basketball players found racial slurs written in dust on their lockers before their game with Oak Creek in 2021.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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