dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
di-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē 
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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The latest: Local dispensaries like Terrapin Care Station report a growing interest in weaker weed, per 9News.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Prized for their professional discipline and robust service, their staff consistently upholds the highest safety standards, ensuring high-quality fire watch services for events, construction sites, dispensaries, and hot work.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The other issue was whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
One of the longest running operators in California cannabis is Cody Bass and his Tahoe Wellness dispensary.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Prized for their professional discipline and robust service, their staff consistently upholds the highest safety standards, ensuring high-quality fire watch services for events, construction sites, dispensaries, and hot work.
—Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The other issue was whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
One of the longest running operators in California cannabis is Cody Bass and his Tahoe Wellness dispensary.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispensary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medical or dental aid is given
Medical Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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