groceries

Example Sentences

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The Department of Agriculture’s index of prices paid External link remained firm in February, signaling that consumers likely saw little relief on groceries or dining out.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Her family is living with her grandparents, where groceries are shared among six people.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead of worrying about paying for groceries, Martinez said, they worry about how to make sure their children aren’t spoiled in a town where some teens drive luxury cars to high school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She depends on her local food pantry The Bread and Butter Thing to ensure she is able to buy basic groceries.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Just before Grandpa handed me Mama’s groceries, I saw him slip something into the sack.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls