In readiness, in preparation for future use, as in I'm keeping several videos in store for your visit . Edmund Spenser used this idiom in The Faerie Queene (1590): “Then for her son . . . In her own hand the crown she kept in store.” [1300s]
In readiness, in preparation for future use, as in I'm keeping several videos in store for your visit . Edmund Spenser used this idiom in The Faerie Queene (1590): “Then for her son . . . In her own hand the crown she kept in store.” [1300s]
in store for . Forthcoming for, awaiting, as in There's trouble in store for you . [Mid-1600s]
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A London shop catering for people who are left-handed was doing a brisk trade both in-store and via mail-order.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Around 200 John Lewis staff could lose their jobs as the retailer looks to close its in-store money exchange services and dedicated gift wrapping areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Blending classic menswear with skate and surf culture, the space also features an in-store skate bowl, reflecting the brand’s roots while tapping into Los Angeles’ laid-back vibe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Meituan already dominates large parts of China’s offline consumption infrastructure, from food delivery and restaurant bookings to hotels, travel, and in-store services.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Apart from school, I had accepted an in-store promotional for cosmetics through the modeling agency and also intended to visit a friend at college, where Halloween festivities were reportedly quite arresting.
From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann
But the Wall Street versus Main Street idea of banking is changing, and shares of regional banks might have positive surprises in store.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Perfect with baked chicken or pan-fried fish, glazed carrots are in store on Thursday.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
After a cool and wet start to June, temperatures will once again rise with much warmer weather in store by the end of this week.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Here are five looks at what the market might have in store from here:
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
The woman’s web of smile lines deepens for a moment, like I just passed the pop quiz she had in store for me.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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