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"We were fortunate that only about £2,000 worth was stolen from our premises," said Sam Jackway, owner of Card Catcher Shop in Bristol.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Most of us are so familiar with this revolution’s sour consequences that we hardly bother to question its premises anymore.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The commission said on Monday that its competition division was carrying out unannounced inspections in two member states at the premises of a chocolate confectionary company, but didn’t name the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
This "surrender principle" acts as a strict cap on the number of premises which can sell alcohol.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The hurry-scurry, the angry hum of recent weeks had departed; a quivering stillness now permeated the premises.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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