- plural of consumer.
consumers
Example Sentences
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Inflation-fatigued consumers are watching their food dollars and eating more at home, while restaurants strain under rising costs, particularly for beef.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, Target faced skepticism over its turnaround efforts, as consumers prioritize basic essentials over clothing and home decor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, an analysis by the Yale Budget Lab concluded that consumers are paying anywhere from half to the entire cost of the levies through higher prices, depending on the goods.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
A government spokesperson tells the paper that the new system "could cut bills for more consumers", while it quotes water campaigners warning that it could see suppliers "penalising consumers for their own failures".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
That would protect consumers from having to pay too much for food.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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