shopping

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“It’s not really what I’d want the town to be associated with,” said Leslie Barnes as she waited for the bus to do some grocery shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The people most likely to experience the biggest emotional lift from boosterish World Cup tourism content are the ones already shopping at the store.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

"I have a heart condition, I'm diabetic and I feel it a lot," he said, after coming out in the cooler early hours to do his shopping.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Dyson products featured heavily on Murrell's shopping list.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The clerk has returned; I can see her carrying in a shopping bag and placing it under her desk.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse