groceries

Example Sentences

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Demand for more discretionary goods has also suffered over the past four years, with higher prices steering more shoppers toward basics like groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Some regulators worry that retailers could use customers’ browsing histories or other personal information to jack up prices even for basic goods such as groceries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Americans buy gas, pay utility bills, purchase groceries and start changing their spending behavior in response to these pressures.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

It said house prices were slightly higher than in London, 51% higher than in the south east of England and 23% higher than in Guernsey with groceries 14% more expensive than the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“But someone’s got to be around to help out, get the groceries, drive Jubi to register for school, make dinners. Maybe provide a little stability in the wake of all this?”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry