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greasy spoons

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plural of greasy spoon

as in snack bars

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cafeterias

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Recordings take place in school hallways, cafeterias, and classrooms, and feature interactions with other students as well as with staff and faculty.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
Aramark — The operator of cafeterias, hospital kitchens and sports stadium food stands climbed 9%.

— Fred Imbert,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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