pawn
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The early pieces that established his reputation were dioramas of local spots around Grangeville, such as a tattoo parlor, a pawn show and a Dairy Queen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
They may turn to pawn transactions and other informal borrowing arrangements.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
Blaming China for taking the deal we offered is like blaming the pawn shop for buying your watch.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025
Amid Gethen’s complex political situation, though, Genly Ai becomes a pawn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
"The judge says she's a pawn and Otis Amber says he's the king, Crow's the queen— Oh well, it's probably just a coincidence."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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