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Examples of vending machine in a Sentence
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The university is the first institution in the state to install these vending machines, offering Plan B to students at a lower cost.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
One of my favorite hobby stories is a dealer who came across a vendor case of 1971 Topps where they were dispensed in vending machines.
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Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
After receiving free cans of Poppi dispensed from the aesthetic vending machines, many of the influencers documented their unboxing experiences for their large online followings.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Retail trade jobs are in or outside a store, from infomercials to street vendors to vending machines, can sell to consumers or other businesses and involve after-sale services, such as repair and installation, the BLS says.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1895, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of vending machine was
circa 1895
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“Vending machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vending%20machine. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
vending machine
noun
: a machine from which one may get merchandise after putting in coins
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