newsvendor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of newsvendor
Example Sentences
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"God Save the King" sang Anne Maggie Crowley, a Dublin newsvendor, as she elbowed her way through the crowds, carrying a scribbled poster: "King George recognizes Republic!"
From Time Magazine Archive
A grey-haired old newsvendor called her papers in the midst of desolation.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hearty newsvendor cheers burst forth as Lord Lee resumed his seat.
From Time Magazine Archive
I could be a newsvendor no longer: for the want of capital to invest in the business.
From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.
"I will say newsvendor if that will be better—one cannot be too particular—Aged—?"
From The Perpetual Curate by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
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