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How Do You Say ...? For Some Words, There's No Easy Translation

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"I bought the stuff at full retail. I own it," says Michael Hallatt, owner of the _irate Joe's grocery in Vancouver. His store faces a lawsuit from Trader Joe's for infringing on its trademark and possibly confusing customers. _irate Joe's hide caption

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