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dispensary

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Definition of dispensary

as in pharmacy

a place where medicine or minor medical treatment is given a hospital dispensary

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Recent Examples of dispensary The festival's website also hosts an extensive Rockaway guide with recommendations ranging from where to get your morning coffee to the best cannabis dispensary in town. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Even when testing finds contaminants, manufacturers say marijuana that’s already in dispensaries often remains for sale. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026 However, this year, according to The New York Post, local dispensaries are even delivering some sticky icky to tennis fans. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Local authorities say rules have been set by US authorities barring personnel from visiting cannabis dispensaries and taking part in watersports including jet skiing and parasailing. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispensary

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When choosing where to live in California, several factors can shape your decision — including your proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies and schools.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the state in May, barring dispensation of mifepristone by telehealth providers and by pharmacies or mail, but the Supreme Court preserved access to the pill, keeping the lower court's order on hold.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

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Here’s a guide to watch’s open and closed on Monday across the Fresno area — from supermarkets and drugstores to banks and government offices.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
My typical morning routine is a cleanser, a drugstore moisturizer, and my favorite tinted sunscreen.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026

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