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B and Bs

noun

plural of B and B

as in public houses

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This provoked what became known as the Aston Riot, with nearby public houses wrecked and violent brawls ensuing.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The Lone Goat This English pub, which draws inspiration from public houses and taverns of London, is on the ground floor of the historic Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025

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Construction has already begun on the new district, named the Water Gardens, which will include two hotels and residential and office towers, and is set for completion before the end of 2028.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Eligible restaurants, events and streaming services also earn at least 3%, with 5% back on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 8% back on Capital One Entertainment purchases.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hotels

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From the Renaissance palaces of Italy to the ryokan inns of Japan, the hospitality sector has been an active player in restoring old properties.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Main Street spans 140 mostly 19th-century buildings housing 100-plus shops, restaurants, and independent inns.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of inns

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One five-star reviewer wore it daily during a month-long solo trip through Europe, including on long hikes and while sleeping in hostels.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hostels

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Typically, the agency has pursued health fraud cases centered on providers, clinics, home health agencies, and hospices.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
There are about 1,800 licensed hospices providing end-of-life care in Los Angeles County, more than six times the national average given its senior population.

— John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of hospices

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Other accommodations here include the Safari tents, which are more minimalist and only feature cozy beds, wood flooring, and wood stoves—the bathrooms for these units are communal and located nearby in the bathhouse.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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