groceries

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The monthly cost may appear steep, but might be a bargain when you compare how much you’re currently paying for things like groceries, restaurants and fitness-club memberships.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

I asked ChatGPT on a rushed weeknight, throwing together the final few groceries for my family of seven.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

It’s the reset I reach for when I know groceries are en route and the counters feel a little gritty, a little sticky from a day of recipe testing.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“Essential categories—such as groceries, gas, and household items—continue to show net positive spending intentions, while discretionary categories like consumer electronics, computers, and alcohol exhibit comparatively weaker spending outlooks,” Weaver writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 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