groceries

Example Sentences

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A neighbor told the New York Post they had seen him earlier Saturday carrying groceries home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They are 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. 5, 2026

Demand for more discretionary goods has also suffered over the past four years, with higher prices steering more shoppers toward basics like groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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

“Wait! Take a bag of groceries with you, please.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam