groceries

Example Sentences

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Dollar General’s customers are feeling stressed, increasingly reining in spending on household expenses such as groceries as they face higher prices at the gas pump.

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

Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Aunt Melissa drops two paper bags of groceries onto the counter.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller