Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A mechanical device for displaying and delivering to the purchaser candy or other small articles; a slot-machine.
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Examples
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Her attempts to help were as misguided as vending-machine sushi, and as likely to succeed as tuna marmalade.
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Vote for WU’s Most Hilarious Analogy 2009
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The vast majority of the machines the company makes dispense soda, chips and other more traditional vending-machine snacks.
The Great Banana Challenge Ilan Brat 2010
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In some cases, vending-machine operators opted to buy DVDs at retail and rent them out the day they're released elsewhere for sale, rather than agree to wait a few weeks in exchange for cheaper supplies.
NCR, Universal Studios Agree on DVD-Rental Plan Melissa Korn 2010
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Her attempts to help were as misguided as vending-machine sushi, and as likely to succeed as tuna marmalade. on 29 Jul 2009 at 4: 31 pm Jamie
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » On your mark, get set…CONTEST! 2009
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The robust buildings are outfitted with cots and military-style food rations, though Morgan said he suspected most employees opted for vending-machine fare.
Normal Day for U.S. Exchanges Jacob Bunge 2011
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He said most vending-machine customers were women, who tended to buy in smaller amounts, while the larger pieces? it is possible to buy up to 250 grams for around?
Gold bullion ? coming soon to a vending machine near you Kate Connolly in Berlin 2010
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The vending-machine joke alone was retweeted thousands of times.
Finding New Investors, in 140 Characters or Less Emily Glazer 2011
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Jim English, who works with a group of 17 vending-machine operators, says that their interchange fees have jumped from roughly six or seven cents a transaction to the federally regulated 21 cents.
Debit-Fee Cap Has Nasty Side Effect Robin Sidel 2011
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Since it was founded in 1994 as a research lab, Walker Digital LLC has made much of its money by spinning out its inventions, like online travel agent Priceline and vending-machine firm Vendmore Systems LLC, as independent businesses.
Founder of Priceline Spoiling for a Fight Over Tech Patents John Letzing 2011
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Separately, vending-machine company NCR sold its DVD kiosks and related assets to Coinstar after buying them just over two years ago.
With Verizon, a Coinstar Is Reborn John Jannarone 2012
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