general store

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At the time, Lincoln had been a licensed attorney for 1½ years; he still shared cramped bachelor lodgings above a general store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

According to public records, Pioneertown Land Management owns several prominent buildings on Mane Street, including the Soundstage and the general store.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

“I am not feeling well because of the stifling heat, but I have to work,” said Ghulam Farid, who owns a small general store in Sheikhupra, a city in Punjab province.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Last year saw large scale restructuring and widespread closures at LLoyds pharmacy chain, the Slug and Lettuce pub chain, Paperchase and Clintons stationery chains, fashion store M&Co, as well as general store Wilkos.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

"I keep telling Jim he needs to wash his knives," said Mr. Pike, who owned the general store.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar