abattoir
Example Sentences
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"Obviously the society suspended those abattoirs immediately and launched an investigation, but launching investigations has been going on for some considerable time."
From BBC
The curriculum encourages students to find their own venues in and around Kumasi, be that an abattoir or an auto repair shop, so that their art becomes part of the city.
From New York Times
Industry has predictably squealed like pigs on the way to the abattoir.
From Los Angeles Times
They also have to monitor the operation of abattoirs and certify some meat exports.
From BBC
Aside from wine, China maintains barriers on imports of lobsters and meat from some abattoirs.
From Reuters
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