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as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
took lodging at a public house that had recently been completely renovated
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as in taverns
chiefly British
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
visited a public house in London that has been welcoming customers since the time of Charles Dickens
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Misinformation about the identity of the attacker prompted mass demonstrations outside the hotels Britain uses to house asylum seekers, some of which turned violent.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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From Bavarian caves to Bohemian beer halls, from Milwaukee taverns to Oktoberfest tents, lagers have always been tied to the vessels they’re served in.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Yamahiro, who also presided over that case, dismissed the lawsuit against the taverns on July 22, online court records show.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The a&o hostels welcome a significant number of business travelers each year and offer amenities tailored specifically to their needs.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Context The dozens of restaurants, bars and cafes that make up the Walt Disney World resort change their menus frequently to leverage seasonal ingredients and capitalize on dining trends, while enhancing the overall guest experience and driving up revenues.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, just one year earlier, California passed legislation banning internet sweepstake cafes – a development apparently lost on VGW.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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There was a time when either Everton or Liverpool’s local owner not showing at a match would dominate conversations in pubs and get reported in the local paper.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Try eating in local pubs like Kivi Tavern or Mõisa Talli.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2024
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From cocktail havens to historic haunts, here's which watering holes made the cut.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Yokochos—narrow alleyways filled with small eateries and watering holes—are a staple of Japanese dining culture, and the northern port city of Hachinohe has some of the most charming in the region.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to his attorney, Adam Lustberg, the rapper was staring down a mandatory minimum of five years and could have faced up to 20 years behind bars due to his prior criminal record.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Brett Payne of the Moscow Police Department, who detailed Kohberger’s behavior behind bars after speaking with an inmate who had been housed in the same cell as the murderer.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Whether on Harlem’s biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Men have been dragged out of homes and even nightclubs by recruiters.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Public houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20houses. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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