Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A stand or place at which newspapers, periodicals, etc., are sold.
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Examples
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Like this promotional poster did any good against indifferent news-stand distibution.
Archive 2008-08-01 hyperdave 2008
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