deli

Example Sentences

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"We are a butchery, fishmonger, a deli for your fruits, veg, local breads, honies, jams, preserves," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

As a candidate, Fulop had a compelling back story: The Jersey native was the son of Jewish immigrants who ran a deli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In a Burbank writers’ room, over deli sandwiches from down the street, someone asked, “What’s your one dating deal-breaker?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Beyond restaurants, supermarket salad bars, deli cases, freezer aisles and prepared-food counters are full of ideas you can borrow shamelessly.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The swinging door between the deli and the kitchen creaked as if something were gently, ever so gently, pressing against it, testing it.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda