shopping precinct
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In Johannesburg, thousands more have turned out to enjoy the light displays that have filled the upmarket Melrose Arch shopping precinct with flashing reindeer, glittering giant teddy bears and glowing Christmas trees.
From Reuters ● Dec. 24, 2021
While plumes of smoke rise and trail off from the steelwork's imposing towers, in the town's shopping precinct the thick cloud is yet to penetrate Scunthorpe's blue skyline.
From BBC ● May 21, 2019
Begin with a coffee and homemade pastry at Brother Hubbard, a bright and welcoming cafe on Capel Street then stroll down Henry Street, the north side’s main shopping precinct.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2014
This is in a borough where more than 24,000 households are waiting for somewhere to live, and where, last winter, the shopping precinct was full of rough sleepers.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2014
In Syntagma, the main shopping precinct, yellow taxis are lined up two-deep, waiting for fares from Athenians now reluctant to part with their cash.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 21, 2011
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