mom-and-pop store
Example Sentences
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Picture a mom-and-pop store with an old cigar box for a till.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
When discussing options for gardening without a garden, the author tells how three generations of her family lived above their mom-and-pop store in Brooklyn.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024
Amoeba Music Amoeba Records is like every great classical store, in that it’s a giant version of a mom-and-pop store.
From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2020
“There used to be a mom-and-pop store on every corner and they disappeared after the flood.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2016
Clueless boss runs Bengals like mom-and-pop store while players keep rushing forNationals acquire Jonny Gomes for two minor leaguers Police: U.S.
From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2011
