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Pawnshops, for example, are regulated in almost every state, said Richard Rossman, a sergeant with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Florida who is also part of the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2021

Pawnshops, an indoor archery range and tattoo parlors exist alongside the Bedder Sleep mattress shop and Guyz and Dollz Styling Salon.

From Washington Post • Jul. 10, 2019

Pawnshops, nail parlours and liquor stores line dirty streets.

From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2016

Pawnshops and the kind of items that people pledge can be a window to the economy, said Rick and Corey Harrison, the father and son duo of "Pawn Stars" on their first trip to Asia.

From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2013

Pawnshops occupy a prominent position in the internal economy of China.

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