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consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
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That could lead to food shortages first in less wealthy countries, while U.S. consumers might see higher food prices unless the war winds down quickly, Nigh said.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, the University of Michigan’s March consumer survey showed that while short-term inflation expectations have ticked up, longer-term expectations remain moderate.

From The Wall Street Journal

The biggest losers include oil consumers, notably chemical companies, airlines and cruise lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ad's originality lay in the fact it did not directly show off the product, but instead promised a new world of emancipation for consumers thanks to home computers.

From Barron's

It is not yet clear what increases shoppers could face, as farmers sell produce to retailers such as supermarkets, which in turn set prices for consumers.

From BBC