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miscellaneous

[mis-uh-ley-nee-uhs] / ˌmɪs əˈleɪ ni əs /


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Trade also faltered for a second consecutive month at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Overall, there was only a single topline category, miscellaneous store retailers—which includes florists, thrift stores, and pet stores—that posted an outright decline in monthly spending.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

Alternatively, couples might resolve to establish “yours,” “mine” and “ours” bank accounts where the joint account is used for monthly expenses with a budget that may or may not include miscellaneous activities.

From MarketWatch Dec. 5, 2025

The Other category refers to miscellaneous visas outside the categories of work, family and study.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2025

The rest of the public area was filled with AT goods—T-shirts, postcards, bandannas, books, miscellaneous publications.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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