shopkeeper

Example Sentences

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A shopkeeper who emigrated from Peru 25 years ago says, “It’s a big holiday for us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The situation gets worse every year," one Palestinian shopkeeper told AFP, refusing to give his name for fear of reprisals.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But one Sparkhill shopkeeper says not everyone is not convinced by their arguments.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The son of a Philadelphia shopkeeper, Schwarzman grew up watching his father extend credit to newly arrived immigrants to be repaid when they could, he recalled in his Giving Pledge letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Gwentshe had been a successful shopkeeper and had played an important role in organizing East London for the stay-at-home of June 26, two years before.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela