Boxing Day is not and has never been a shopping holiday in the USA; however, 26 December often starts many U.S. retailers' after-Christmas sales and the earliest starting day after Christmas of many people, ex. Americans, returning unwanted gifts for exchanges or refunds.
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What is the meaning of "ex." in the last sentence? How do you read "ex."?
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Example😑
Yes, ‘example’ (meaning, ‘for example’).