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kiosks

noun

plural of kiosk

as in pavilions

a freestanding airy structure in a scenic setting (as a park) typically offering commanding views the kiosk in the waterfront park is a favorite meeting place for city residents

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Recent Examples of kiosks Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 The use of smartphones, self-service kiosks, and noise-canceling headphones reduces human interaction. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 When everyone was on-board, Khaled faced us, holding a slip of blue paper that was the entry visa issued at the customs kiosks. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 With fatter paychecks, customers are rebelling against the chains that serve up shrinkflation and replace workers with broken self-checkout machines and touchscreen kiosks. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Walton Johnson, who began at the clerk of courts office overseeing its online Self-Help Center, pledged to install kiosks at the Orange County Courthouse and its surrounding branches to cut down on wait times. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Across the quick-service restaurant industry, kiosks have been one of the biggest tech hits with diners, but even there, Dausch sees an opportunity for improvement. — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 Other travelers wait until arrival to exchange currency, only to encounter potentially unfavorable exchange rates or higher fees at foreign ATMs, airport kiosks, or tourist-area exchange counters. — Td Bank, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 While some restaurant chains have turned to kiosks and other technology to reduce labor, Hochman said Brinker went in the opposite direction by adding workers. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

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pavilions

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The city of Cremona, known for its Stradivari instrument-making, was holding a local festival when the storm hit, causing extensive damage to the pavilions and multiple injuries, according to Francesca Co, director of the city’s emergency services.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
There is seating in and around the splash pad, including picnic tables and pavilions, as well as restrooms and outdoor showers, according to the release.

— Christina Hall, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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