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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

And if you can swing it, freshly ground meat — from a butcher counter rather than a foam tray — makes a difference you can actually feel.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

"It's long hours being a butcher and I'd like to spend time with my family. I'm a bit apprehensive, but it's the right thing to do."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 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

I gave an apologetic smile to the others around the table, knowing that without my bargaining with the butcher and the produce seller, the meals here were probably pitiful.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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