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shop

[shop] / ʃɒp /


VERB
look for merchandise to buy
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His family said he was going to collect a motorcycle from a mechanic's shop in his hometown of Milagro.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

You’ll also probably want to shop, so I would plan for that cost, too.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Latino-centric gift shop reached maximum capacity with a new pop-up art exhibit titled “El Fútbol Es del Pueblo,” featuring over 30 artworks that provide commentary on the global sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Developers first set up shop in the country during the late 2000s, drawn by low taxes and access to the European Union combined with an English-speaking workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

I march back into the front of the shop to tell Aunt J the truth.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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