groceries

Example Sentences

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"I pay 5,000 rupees in rent and spend another 4,000 on groceries and necessities," said a female worker who did not want to be named.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

County residents surveyed in March — said their cost of living outlook was most influenced by housing affordability, but the cost of utilities, groceries and taxes was increasingly mentioned this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Driven by Gen Z and millennials, 25% of borrowers hold three or more BNPLs at once, with 29% turning to those for groceries and 20% for delivery or takeout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The bottom line is that higher energy prices can push up the cost of groceries and other essential goods for years.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The elder McKays came in with bags of groceries.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste