household
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Arnest, a Russian maker of perfume, cosmetics, and household products, also bought the Russian business of U.K. consumer-goods group Unilever in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
It wasn’t until after he committed to USC that Luke became a household name as a prospect, breaking through with a 23-sack senior campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
With inflation increasing and energy bills going up next month, many people could feel more of a squeeze on their household budgets.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Griffin might also take heart at the news that after Barr spent so many years in a state of ignominy, “Roseanne,” the show that made her a household name, is being revived.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2017
“All those household gods. Who can keep track? Listen, we’ve fallen on hard times, and as I was once brotherly with your uncle, I hope that you’ll find us some room for the night.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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India imports more than 60% of its LPG, the main cooking fuel for more than 330 million households.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The red ink in bonds shows how painful inflation can be for investors, even if the nearly four-year bull market in stocks has delivered a big financial boost to many households.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
While immigration is a notable issue for Latino voters, the cost of living — and the failure of both parties to improve it — is the most important topic in most households, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Upper-income households posted gains while lower-income households didn’t, reflecting a growing divide where high earners are doing most of the spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
I helped distribute the groceries to the proper households, using the new red wagon.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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