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pawnbroker

[pawn-broh-ker] / ˈpɔnˌbroʊ kər /


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Lacking space, some pitches have popped up inside warehouse buildings like one in Brooklyn, wedged between a trash-strewn highway and a pawnbroker.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

A greedy pawnbroker gets involved, and the pieces are in place for a fable — a surreal one, without the customary lesson at the end.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2026

You can always head to your local pawnbroker or a merchant who specializes in coins or precious metals.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

Nathan Finch, managing director of the pawnbroker we visited, said he had seen an uplift in business due to the cost of living crisis and inflation.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2023

“Two. Take it or leave it,” the pawnbroker said, grumbling and standing up.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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