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purveyor

[per-vey-er] / pərˈveɪ ər /


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After losing its relevance as a purveyor of tech-bro sneakers, Allbirds wants to become an artificial-intelligence company — and its stock is up more than 300% on record volume.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

The cheeky Midwestern T-shirt purveyor Raygun has an “Iowa Needs Insufferable Wenches” shirt that raises money for their efforts.

From Salon Mar. 28, 2026

Nussdorf’s family owns Quality King Distributors, a major purveyor of wholesale household and beauty products founded in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

In the case of pet-food purveyor Freshpet —our worst pick, with a decline of 54%—we not only misunderstood the company’s moat but got the timing wrong, too.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

The water stood in my eyes to hear this avowal of his dependence; just as if a royal eagle, chained to a perch, should be forced to entreat a sparrow to become its purveyor.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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