carton

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A few pounds of tomatoes, a carton of eggs or a bottle of cooking oil can consume a week’s wages.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But according to the CPI, the average price of a carton of large Grade A eggs has fallen 48%.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The list price rose 5% to $4,193 for a carton, or one month’s supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

If they were loose, she folded a carton in the shape of a heart to fill in the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

I see the carton of milk in his hand, and I say something about how he shouldn't have to go to the store so often, 'cause he got a cow at home.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon