shingle
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Agents hung up their shingle in even the smallest of towns, becoming part of the community they sold to.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
In prison, he became devoted to working out; after his release, Mr. James hung out his shingle as a personal trainer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Sandgate Granville Parade Beach, Kent – a shingle beach used by swimmers and kayakers.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Technically, they're equals now that these childhood friends have joined forces to hang out their own shingle after jumping ship from the management company their fathers created.
From Salon • May 9, 2025
There wasn’t a shingle out of place or a broken window.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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