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deli

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /






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The bank’s internal review found Bodner had obtained preapproval to take a “client” and the client’s boyfriend to dinner at a local deli, but instead held a party at his home for family and friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

BBC news understands that Craigies - which also operates a cafe, farm shop and deli - has remained open since the cases were identified.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

A pinch of celery seed for that classic deli whisper.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

According to Puerta, North was seriously injured late last year when he was hit by a car as he walked into Fromin’s deli in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

She was still standing in line at the deli counter and didn’t seem to have any plans to collect me soon.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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