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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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While Atlanta’s luxury hotels are mainly sequestered to corporate Midtown and Buckhead, Forth’s arrival in Old Fourth Ward brings an exciting luxurious element to the neighborhood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The company has a current pipeline of 329 hotels under construction or in development.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hotels

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Historic estates and centuries-old inns sit alongside independent shops, galleries, and restaurants that draw heavily from Vermont’s farms and producers.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Farther afield, there are cozy inns like The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough and 33 Main in nearby Lenox.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of inns

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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
Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 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

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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

Definition of taverns

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