household

Example Sentences

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A DIY-fanatic who became bored after retiring has come up with an unusual way of filling his days - creating supersized models of everyday household items.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Gasoline prices jumped 36% during the first month of the Iran war, a major shift that is expected to weigh on demand and household budgets.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

As the war hit stocks, household wealth fell, threatening to dent consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s expected to squeeze household budgets and slowly eat away at consumer demand, slowing both aggregate spending and economic growth this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The presidential household in Philadelphia worked on a strict schedule—just like Washington’s Virginia home.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis