commissary
Example Sentences
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Prisons run by state and federal governments contract out many services to private firms — like health care, transport, meals, telecommunication, commissaries and uniforms.
From New York Times
That charge triggered a warrant for another previous offense, which meant she was now serving four years in prison, and Joel was putting $80 each month onto her commissary card to help assuage his guilt.
From New York Times
On this morning, tour guide Stacy Dominick led a small group of teens by the commissary where the Carters used to sell homemade goods.
From Seattle Times
Park didn't hide the ball in the commissary.
From Salon
He graduated as valedictorian at 16 years old — and ended up bagging groceries at an Army commissary for $2.39 an hour.
From Washington Post
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