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pawnbroker

[pawn-broh-ker] / ˈpɔnˌbroʊ kər /


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A greedy pawnbroker gets involved, and the pieces are in place for a fable — a surreal one, without the customary lesson at the end.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

You can always head to your local pawnbroker or a merchant who specializes in coins or precious metals.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

And yet, Raskolnikov remains confused about his own motives: Does he kill the old pawnbroker to appropriate her valuables for himself or for others?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2021

But George was adamant, so Tony suggested they go to see whether the local pawnbroker shop had any for sale.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2020

As the pawnbroker counted the dollar bills, Nathan pushed Nali’s watch back to her.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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