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deli

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /






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And the deli guy every Saturday morning would hand me a free slice of American cheese and I was like the luckiest kid in the world.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

The bank’s internal review found Bodner had obtained preapproval to take a “client” and the client’s boyfriend to dinner at a local deli, but instead held a party at his home for family and friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

BBC news understands that Craigies - which also operates a cafe, farm shop and deli - has remained open since the cases were identified.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

It conjures something overly marinated, vaguely limp, sitting in the back of a deli case.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

So Reynie had bought a sandwich at a deli stand and sat down on this park bench to eat.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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