stores
Example Sentences
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Grocery stores can appear well stocked even when the systems behind them are under pressure.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Marks & Spencer's retail director has called for a crackdown on retail crime, after a string of incidents involving shoplifting and violence at its stores.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The coffee giant said that it will expand tipping for U.S. baristas and provide bonuses to those whose stores meet performance goals, including targets for sales, operations and customer satisfaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“What they did was a backdoor move. They said, ‘we’ll just let everybody know we’re concerned,’ and that is enough to have stores kick you out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
When Boaz arrived in the East Village, there was nothing open except bagel shops, bodegas, and grocery stores.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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