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- noun Plural form of
hawker .
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Examples
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They would not be dishonest, but they will use a thousand deceitful words and ways, and countenance the society of men known as hawkers, sharpers, and deceivers.
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Coming home on the subway yesterday, there were the usual 'hawkers'; people selling anything from newspapers, candy, and of course the mariachi musicians.
Donna Fish: It's June: Do You Know Where Your Kid Is? Going to School, I Mean? 2009
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The number of small businesses had risen potentially by 200,000 in the past year but were mostly trading business, such as hawkers and spaza shops, with no employees.
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Various "hawkers" wanted us to hire them and on the way we would take a side trip to see a condo, perhaps to purchase a time share.
Cabo! 2001
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Various "hawkers" wanted us to hire them and on the way we would take a side trip to see a condo, perhaps to purchase a time share.
Cabo! 2001
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Business Development Bank in his province as a major step towards granting small entrepreneurs such as hawkers and street traders access to finance, training and infrastructural support.
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Delicious food can be bought from "hawkers" in the park, and there is also a lush woodland area and a bird sanctuary in the park.
WN.com - Articles related to Changi Airport Cargo Growth Slows 2010
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Delicious food can be bought from "hawkers" in the park, and there is also a lush woodland area and a bird sanctuary in the park.
WN.com - Articles related to Changi Airport Cargo Growth Slows 2010
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Delicious food can be bought from "hawkers" in the park, and there is also a lush woodland area and a bird sanctuary in the park.
WN.com - Articles related to Changi Airport Cargo Growth Slows 2010
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The people who call themselves "hawkers" say they'll miss selling the paper.
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