stores
Britishplural noun
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a supply or stock of something, esp essentials, for a specific purpose
the ship's stores
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munitions slung externally on a military aircraft airframe
Example Sentences
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By the end of August, the discount grocery retailer plans to open stores in Ramona, San Francisco, Clovis and Petaluma as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
These groundwater stores "respond more slowly to changes in the climate than rivers, which is why they provide a useful buffer during periods of drought", said Prof Alan MacDonald of the British Geological Survey.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Not so long ago, it was tough to find Jeppson’s Malört in bars or liquor stores outside of Chicago and its suburbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
There will be a box at some stores, yes, but it contains a download code, not a disc.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
I would quit afterward and find another position at Ville de Paris or Broadway’s or one of the other department stores.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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