commissary

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, the dairy was dumping 800 gallons of milk down the drain each week after a deal to get large volumes to military base commissary grocery stores fell through, he said.

From Seattle Times

They have the same rules and reward systems that can allow them to have a radio or buy candy from the commissary.

From Seattle Times

As part of the tight-knit street chess community below the I-10, Hubbard is one of many formerly incarcerated gang members who used to play in prison to barter for contraband items or commissary goods.

From Los Angeles Times

In April, lawyers targeted the high price of phone calls and commissary items in jails across the state and sued several counties — including Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

With many fans in the neighborhood who liked the product, Lupo’s owners kept ordering dough and sauce from the commissary kitchen.

From Seattle Times