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
Mr Jewell started working as a healthcare support worker at The Harbour with no previous experience of working in mental health having mainly done manual jobs as well as working as a greengrocer.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024
The BBC's Ben Boulos was reporting from a market hall in Birmingham when a member of the public mistook him for a greengrocer.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023
Mr. Bierman runs the greengrocer across the street.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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