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

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

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

Granddaddy gave my mom enough to pay the light bill and to get us some groceries.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas