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purveyor

[per-vey-er] / pərˈveɪ ər /


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The cheeky Midwestern T-shirt purveyor Raygun has an “Iowa Needs Insufferable Wenches” shirt that raises money for their efforts.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Mr. Luhrmann is a purveyor of tabloid cinema—punchy, entertaining, sensationalist, intensely allergic to stasis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

In the case of pet-food purveyor Freshpet —our worst pick, with a decline of 54%—we not only misunderstood the company’s moat but got the timing wrong, too.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Look for X’s John Doe as a purveyor of bootleg caviar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Parked in the middle is the “roach coach,” purveyor of coffee and rolls.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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