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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Swatch also closed stores in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Glasgow and London over safety concerns, with social media video showing big queues and scuffles in other stores internationally.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
His Mango brand quickly mushroomed across Spain and has become one of the world's leading fashion groups, with about 2,850 stores worldwide.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
For the quarter to May 4, comparable sales, or sales of stores open for more than a year, rose 0.6% from a year ago, the fourth-straight quarter of growth.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Hayek Jr. claimed the situation at its stores has calmed down following Monday's launch and said he did not criticise resellers, who have sold on the pocket watch for vast amounts.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
There’s a bank, some stores, and a diner.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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