butcher

Example Sentences

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Gil was pouring money into the renovation, into things he probably shouldn’t have, putting extra-nice butcher block in the bathrooms.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

And if you can swing it, freshly ground meat — from a butcher counter rather than a foam tray — makes a difference you can actually feel.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

However, he is optimistic the shop itself might yet carry on as a butcher, albeit without the family tradition.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

On a recent wintry night, Nodler was excited to spot two familiar guests at a table enjoying chicken schnitzel and homemade milk bread: the butcher shop owner and town locksmith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Scanning the buildings lining the street, my eyes land on a butcher shop.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse