household

Example Sentences

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Nigeria's electricity supply is unstable at the best of times, but has worsened in recent weeks due to gas supply shortages, forcing businesses and households to spend more on private power generators.

From Barron's

OTTAWA—Retail spend by Canadians rose in the early months of the year, a positive sign for household consumption amid otherwise gloomy signs for the broader economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

An estimated $5 million was added to Florida’s 2026-2027 budget proposal to test for contaminants and ensure safer food and household products for Floridians.

From Salon

Those who postponed milestone events included people living in six-figure households.

From MarketWatch

Typical annual household energy bills could go up by £332 in July, energy consultancy Cornwall Insight calculates, although the figure is likely to change.

From BBC