dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
di-ˈspen(t)s-(ə-)rē 
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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Since Oklahomans voted on medical marijuana eight years ago, the industry has grown to serve almost 320,000 licensed patients at 1,421 dispensaries in the state in February 2026.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Weinstein says that Correa, a professional non-profit fundraiser, approached a person who owns a marijuana dispensary business but that owner wanted nothing to do with Perez’s drug money.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Weinstein says that Correa, a professional non-profit fundraiser, approached a person who owns a marijuana dispensary business but that owner wanted nothing to do with Perez’s drug money.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Dispensary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispensary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medical or dental aid is given
Medical Definition
dispensary
noun
dis·pen·sa·ry
dis-ˈpen(t)s-(ə-)rē
plural dispensaries
: a place where medicine or medical or dental treatment is dispensed
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