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

“I’m celebrating neither Nowruz nor Fitr this year,” said Hasan, a Tehran butcher who said he saw two-thirds of his revenue wiped out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

My friend showed another way, starting with excellent housemade beef stock from a local butcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Anya lugged her sack of flour to the end of the butcher shop.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack