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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch counters
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More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026 -
What began as a few socially distanced pop-up events quickly evolved into a local weekend staple, appearing at farmers markets, festivals, restaurants and other retail venues.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s Local Food for Schools Program, which launched last year, connects local agricultural producers and farms with school cafeterias.—
Craig Harris,
Oklahoma Voice,
20 Jan. 2026
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Carbajal, 43, who worksin the cafeterias at two Austin schools, still needs car repairs or a reliable car.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Lunch counters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20counters. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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