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lunch counters

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plural of lunch counter

as in snack bars

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Fliers began to appear outside Vietnamese restaurants and shops in the San Fernando Valley, Ma said.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The incidents, which primarily involved restaurants and cafes, happened between early 2025 and June 2026, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

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