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butcher

[booch-er] / ˈbʊtʃ ər /






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Gil was pouring money into the renovation, into things he probably shouldn’t have, putting extra-nice butcher block in the bathrooms.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Meyer Levinson-Blount’s “Butcher’s Stain,” centered on a flimsy accusation against a friendly Palestinian butcher in an Israeli market, undercuts its gripping story with lackadaisical filmmaking and an unnecessary subplot, but lead Omar Sameer is commanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

He recommends sourcing your short ribs from a local or specialty butcher shop as opposed to the grocery store.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

My friend showed another way, starting with excellent housemade beef stock from a local butcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But there were still a few tasks that required the skills of the master butcher.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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