carton

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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

He reaches for his carton of milk — it’s empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 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

With reasonably priced additions like fresh onion and panko crumbs, Syd’s Hamburger Helper effort doesn’t taste like it came out of a carton.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

Dad held that egg for a long time, until he finally placed it back in the carton.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller