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cafeteria

[kaf-i-teer-ee-uh] / ˌkæf ɪˈtɪər i ə /


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As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Debbie worked in the school cafeteria in fourth and fifth grade so she could eat free when her dad was on strike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Do they sort of sidle up to you in the elevator and say, “Good job”? Or do they ignore you in the cafeteria and hope that this passes?

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Its 30,000 district members include bus drivers, teaching assistants, supervision aides, custodians, gardeners, cafeteria workers and tech support workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"Well, that was kind of strange," Bess said as Stacy left the cafeteria.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene




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