as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
vends snack foods and novelties at fairs
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Ongoing efforts include: Refining the right-of-way vending ordinance to improve the pedestrian experience on the street.
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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
The power authority recently incorporated a luxury skincare brand to vend the stuff in international airports.
—Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
During segregation, Black people were allowed to shop in the market but could only vend outside from the curb, according to Eater.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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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
The power authority recently incorporated a luxury skincare brand to vend the stuff in international airports.
—Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
During segregation, Black people were allowed to shop in the market but could only vend outside from the curb, according to Eater.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Vend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vend. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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