household

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Many U.S. innovations, including medical devices and household items, originated from accidental discoveries or mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

We followed these children over several years, documenting respiratory health symptoms and lung function measurements, in addition to household, lifestyle and behavioral factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2022, household consumption was lifted by multiple tailwinds, including job growth coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, vestiges of government stimulus in response to the pandemic-related downturn, and strong household balance sheets.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A lower-income household paying for a year at a public university, for example, “still has to come up with $15,000. That’s a loss for them. It’s just less than it used to be,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In a letter to Congress, Washington complained of shortages of food and clothing for his soldiers and household staff.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis