dry goods

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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

The GHF aid, comprising mostly dry goods, such as pasta or lentils, requires gas and water to cook, both of which are hard to procure in Gaza.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

The merchant was the proprietor of a dry goods shop, and he always demanded that the sheep be sheared in his presence, so that he would not be cheated.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho