pawn
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Pawn pushers at a couple of low-stakes chess tournaments in Iowa and Louisiana recently sat down at their boards only to discover a surprising competitor: one of the highest rated chess players ever to live.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025
Rhet Walton manages Xtreme Pawn, a shop about 10 miles north of Provo, Utah, that sold firearms to Na’a at least nine times in two years, according to federal prosecutors.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Sir Lindsay made the ceremonial opening move - d2 to d4, the Queen's Pawn.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023
There are used car lots galore and Cash America Pawn.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2022
The pawnshop owner says, “Reynolds Pawn closed last month. I’m the only shop in town.”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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