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- adjective
Attributive form ofsweet shop .
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Examples
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The lack of security prompted neighborhood residents to stream by the hundreds out of the neighborhood's cramped alleyways, swelling the crowd into the thousands, say sweet-shop employees who watched the scene unfold.
The Secret Rally That Sparked an Uprising Charles Levinson 2011
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Because of its 'anything is possible', 'sweet-shop' appeal, online dating just encourages men to cherry-pick their ideal – usually younger – mate.
Online dating leaves middle-aged women in 'single wilderness' 2011
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“I love that smell,” she said, inhaling the sweet-shop aroma.
Shore Thing Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi 2011
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“I love that smell,” she said, inhaling the sweet-shop aroma.
Shore Thing Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi 2011
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Among other artists, Wayne Thiebaud's sweet-shop paintings at Sotheby's, including his $2.7 million "Candies," drew Japanese buyers, while Chinese and Taiwanese who have bought Warhol in the past added pieces by Jeff Koons and relative newcomer Mark Bradford.
Sales Spin Warhol Silkscreens Into Gold Kelly Crow 2011
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A woman at work in the dim sweet-shop was rearranging trays of cookies and pastries.
Archive 2007-11-01 Laurie Constantino 2007
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A woman at work in the dim sweet-shop was rearranging trays of cookies and pastries.
In a Greek Village: Opening Lessons (with Recipes for Hilopites and Trahanas / Χιλοπίτες και Τραχανάς) (for Apples & Thyme) Laurie Constantino 2007
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A “BILLIONAIRE” businessman linked with a string of high-profile potential investments has been identified as a sweet-shop owner based in rural Co Kilkenny.
John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009
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A “BILLIONAIRE” businessman linked with a string of high-profile potential investments has been identified as a sweet-shop owner based in rural Co Kilkenny.
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Is it only sweet-shop owners who believe in free markets?
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