groceries
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The price of "essential" supermarket groceries is to be legally capped to help consumers with the cost of living, First Minister John Swinney has pledged.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
County residents surveyed in March — said their cost of living outlook was most influenced by housing affordability, but the cost of utilities, groceries and taxes was increasingly mentioned this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“Grantors often direct the trustee to distribute funds only when certain needs arise. Those needs include “medical or dental care, tuition and job training, basic living costs like housing or groceries if desired.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The bottom line is that higher energy prices can push up the cost of groceries and other essential goods for years.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
He brings in our groceries and lets me shut the door, change, and get into bed.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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