Mom and Pop

Example Sentences

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He was one of the first to realize the value of the retail investor, and now his failure scared Mom and Pop away for decades.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Lakers move now from a Mom and Pop operated organization to corporate, with TWG Global group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2025

Soccer was that community ask at that time, showing up at a Mom and Pop rec team practices all over the region.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

The kids do not want to work at the Mom and Pop shops.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2020

To this day I call them Mom and Pop and visit to bask in their love and enjoy the privilege of being treated as though I am their daughter.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals