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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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
Macy’s trades under 10 times projected 2026 earnings, offers a 4% dividend, and owns 243 of its 665 stores.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Still, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a note on Monday that Lululemon’s stores over recent years had become overrun with patterns like florals and animal prints, with lower-quality fabrics.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
That sought-after watch, known as the MoonSwatch, originally pitched as a limited release, is still available at Swatch stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Out on the street, a couple of shopkeepers sweeping the walks in front of their stores gave me double takes as I went by.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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