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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A stand or place at which newspapers, periodicals, etc., are sold.

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Examples

  • Two weeks later he was overjoyed to see, in the latest number on the news-stand, his story printed in full, illustrated, and in the place of honor.

    Chapter 28 2010

  • Sounds like I'm being self-aggrandising, and that's not my intention: I just think it's important to note that news-stand titles still have a place and can deliver a valuable (if differently paced) service.

    Starlog To Cease Magazine Publication 2009

  • UK-based David Bradley has been editor of SFX magazine, the world's leading news-stand SF magazine, for four years.

    MIND MELD: Speculative Fiction Books That Should Be Assigned in School 2009

  • And nobody – because Zoo and Nuts and the other lads 'mags are taking a very cold bath, says that entire news-stand game is up.

    ABCs will prompt newspaper gloom – but appetite for print is still out there 2010

  • This wonderful quote came to mind when I was chatting recently with a friend who has become editor of a leading magazine, with both a news-stand and a web presence.

    Two Types Of Intellectual Property Lawyer Jack of Kent 2009

  • Once mass was over, she decided not to wait for Miss Kelly in the cathedral grounds but instead lingered at the news-stand as they unpacked bundles of newspapers and then stood outside the shop and waited for her there.

    Brooklyn Colm Tóibín 2009

  • Once mass was over, she decided not to wait for Miss Kelly in the cathedral grounds but instead lingered at the news-stand as they unpacked bundles of newspapers and then stood outside the shop and waited for her there.

    Brooklyn Colm Tóibín 2009

  • Once mass was over, she decided not to wait for Miss Kelly in the cathedral grounds but instead lingered at the news-stand as they unpacked bundles of newspapers and then stood outside the shop and waited for her there.

    Brooklyn Colm Tóibín 2009

  • As a matter of fact, the man at the news-stand laughed at me.

    Mike Birbiglia: My Historic Article in the New York Times That No One Read 2008

  • Like this promotional poster did any good against indifferent news-stand distibution.

    Archive 2008-08-01 hyperdave 2008

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