as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
vends snack foods and novelties at fairs
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Hungry at Indianapolis International Airport? Food options there include local brands like Shapiro’s and Sun King, burger faves such as Shake Shake and salads vended 24/7.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The captain applauded a decline in the theft of retail goods, many of which end up in vending booths on Alvarado Street.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Ongoing efforts include: Refining the right-of-way vending ordinance to improve the pedestrian experience on the street.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 24 June 2024
Dixon was seen firing at Ricky Thompson in the vending area of the celebration at Old Settlers Park, the affidavit said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 July 2024
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The captain applauded a decline in the theft of retail goods, many of which end up in vending booths on Alvarado Street.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Ongoing efforts include: Refining the right-of-way vending ordinance to improve the pedestrian experience on the street.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 24 June 2024
Dixon was seen firing at Ricky Thompson in the vending area of the celebration at Old Settlers Park, the affidavit said.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 July 2024
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“Vend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vend. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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