greengrocer
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Acting as the greengrocer in his analogy, Mr. Carney proclaimed that it is time for world leaders to follow his heroic example, take the proverbial signs out of their windows and speak truth to power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
I’m momentarily reminded of the daughter of a British greengrocer, Margaret Thatcher, who, early in her political career, established her economic credentials by the simple expedient of knowing the price of butter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
It is the last remaining pub in the village after another shut down, along with a greengrocer and the post office.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
At 12 he was getting up before school to boil beetroot for a local greengrocer.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025
Our greengrocer buys potatoes from the “Wehrmacht” and brings them in sacks to the private office.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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