groceries

Example Sentences

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Art for art’s sake is a noble idea, but even poets have to buy groceries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She depends on her local food pantry The Bread and Butter Thing to ensure she is able to buy basic groceries.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Rising gas costs, along with higher costs for groceries and rent, create financial stress that can follow employees into the workplace, they noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The share of income spent on gasoline and groceries, however, has remained fairly steady within the last three years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He tried to imagine a life where every dollar wasn’t set aside for groceries or rent or emergencies.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty