general store

Example Sentences

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Casey’s began as a general store in Boone, Iowa, in 1968, and has grown to become the third-largest convenience store operator in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A video on the company’s website shows schematics of bunkers fitted out as a gym, a restaurant, a general store, a community center and a medical clinic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Before her rescue, Ms Wilga was last seen at a general store in the town of Beacon, Western Australia, in her van on 29 June.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Neevee, who runs a general store, is tough but likable, and an excellent, playful grandmother to Bun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

I open up the bag and take out the general store food, handing some to Viola and eating what I’ve got.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness