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grocery

[groh-suh-ree, groh-shree] / ˈgroʊ sə ri, ˈgroʊ ʃri /
NOUN
store that sells food and other commodities
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Doing away with supply management, he argued, would save Canadians money while also giving them more choice at the grocery store.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Some consumers have stopped purchasing lettuce and other greens sold by restaurant and grocery chains.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

We are not looking for a $76 grocery bill for a single meal, a sink full of mixing bowls or several hours spent laminating and proofing dough before anyone else wakes up.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

These stocks are like stale food on a grocery shelf with a big discount sticker: cheap for a reason.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

There was only one middle school, one high school, one biggish grocery store, and one run-down city pool, but about one million beauty parlors and churches.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

Wooden ships may be a throwback, but other boats remain a lifeline for Mainers living off the mainland—including the working mail boats that deliver groceries and freight to places like Isle au Haut.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Almost 35% of working-age adults ages 18 to 64 said they pay for groceries with their credit card and pay the balance in full, Urban Institute researchers said Monday.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Since then, Genaro has always tried to give back to the community, his son said, allowing people to take home groceries to feed their families and then pay later when they are able.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

"Look at how it has caused people to scramble for groceries and clear out the shelves. Honestly, there hasn't even been much wind or rain these past two days."

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

Just before Grandpa handed me Mama’s groceries, I saw him slip something into the sack.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls



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