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shop

[shop] / ʃɒp /


VERB
look for merchandise to buy
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STRONGEST


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Natura began the long process of restructuring by selling its acquired Body Shop division in 2023 External link to a private-equity buyer.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The parents of a 3-year-old girl who experienced acute kidney failure after eating contaminated beef at The Kebab Shop in Costa Mesa also filed a lawsuit against the restaurant chain and Olympia Foods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Shop owner Patricia McGroggan said due to a mix of rising costs and lower footfall in the town centre, the business was no longer viable.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Independent fulfillment companies exist, but Amazon’s service is typically cheaper and integrates directly with the platforms small brands already sell on, such as Shopify, Etsy, TikTok Shop and eBay.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

After a year of Shack & Shop duty, Chase was an expert organizer.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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