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deli

[del-ee] / ˈdɛl i /






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Instead, it’s a double-decker sandwich with two deli meats, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing, all layered intricately between slices of thin rye bread.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Sat Bains ran a breakfast pop-up on Sunday at a small deli in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, to support local businesses during a difficult time for the hospitality industry nationally.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

And he added that the company operates in an industry niche — prepared deli food — that has a combined $40 billion in U.S. sales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Admittedly unfamiliar with Armenian food or basturma, Gaines compared the brisket sandwich to a pastrami-and-pickle sandwich at a Jewish deli.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Slouched against the deli window, Farquar took a swig of Coke.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

But Ottolenghi, who has 11 restaurants, cafes and delis, described the situation was "crippling" - not just for his own business, but for others running bakeries, cafes, and pubs.

From BBC May 29, 2026

The company changed its name to Restaurant Depot in the 1990s and started serving more food operators across the U.S. including caterers, pizzerias and delis.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2025

The rising cost of eggs has left one of the most famous delis in Los Angeles scrambling to keep up.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2025

Now I get mocked by these groceries, pizza places, ice-cream stores, delis, Chinese places, bakeries, sushi joints, McDonald’ses.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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