cash register

Example Sentences

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The viral dust-up is helping McDonald’s where it counts—at the cash register.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Now they’re changing the currency on the cash register.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

When Patterson first gained control over James Ritty’s 1879 invention, the cash register, he discovered he had a quality product with no demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

At Attari Sandwich Shop, known for its beef tongue sandwich, the pre-revolution Iranian flag hung near the cash register — but none of the diners wanted to give an interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

DeVante leans against a broom near the cash register, wearing one of those ugly green aprons Daddy tries to make me and Seven wear when we work in the store.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas