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consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
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"Producers are beginning to experiment with it seriously, and there's a consumer base today that is far more open to exploring new spirits than before," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is a contract backed by strong consumer protections and accountability under state laws and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Some of the food industry’s biggest companies are trying to capitalize off of consumer demand and putting pressure on supplies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The potential for economic benefit focuses on a boost to consumer confidence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

For example, for every dollar a consumer spends to buy eggs, forty cents finds its way back to the farmer.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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