gas station

Example Sentences

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In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is surrounded by about a dozen beekeepers and countless buzzing bees.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Most gas station operators net only a few cents per gallon on fuel itself – which is why many gas stations are really convenience stores with pumps out front.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

And this was Gorsuch’s problem—Maddin hadn’t refused to operate his vehicle; he had in fact operated it, driving it to the gas station to warm up.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Elsewhere, Ramone’s House of Body Art connects with the U-Drop Inn, a 1936 Art Deco gas station in Shamrock, Texas, that now serves as a visitor center and cafe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That Wednesday, I left Randy’s early and pedaled to the gas station.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover