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

Lower-income earners are particularly sensitive to rising costs, and they are increasingly relying on their credit cards to cover groceries, healthcare and utilities, often carrying a balance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There were still a few bags of groceries in the truck that Nathan wasn’t eager to get.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young