dry goods

Example Sentences

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Political leaders across the country were encouraging people to stock up on food and dry goods, prepare first aid and supply kits and keep their vehicle gas tanks full to prevent fuel lines from freezing.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The proliferating railroad network had reduced distribution costs, and Ward realized there was a large market for delivering dry goods to railroad depots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

There are also various donation points at supermarkets across Lincoln where dry goods can be dropped off.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

For much of his working life, Raju has been on Interstate 5, hauling dry goods from California to Oregon and Washington state.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

They were filled with canned and dry goods.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline