butcher
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Slate’s Alexis Romero explains the court’s “head-spinning” opinion and how it manages to butcher the legal question at the heart of this case while also cherry-picking history.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
When butcher Asser Levy died in Colonial New York, he had gone from penniless immigrant to successful businessperson by meeting the booming city’s food needs.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“I’m celebrating neither Nowruz nor Fitr this year,” said Hasan, a Tehran butcher who said he saw two-thirds of his revenue wiped out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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
We either sell a cow or butcher it.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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