consumers

Example Sentences

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Higher interest rates make borrowing more expensive for everyday consumers, which helps cool down inflation by slowing spending.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The unofficial start of the summer travel season marks a major test for consumers and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Waterways like the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly important to consumers the world over.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

California taxes consumers 70 cents per gallon of gas, the highest state tax in the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The kids were the consumers with $1.35 in their pockets, and until the food was better, that’s where their money would stay.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements