food group
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In fact, Hanan says, "there's a good mix of foods which cover each food group".
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
July's price data offered some respite for households, with grocery prices dropping 0.1 percent over the month, with three of the six major grocery food group indexes showing declines.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Early indicators point to strengthening pricing pressures in the food group this month and recent data signal a recovery in domestic demand,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
“Protein foods — and protein the nutrient — are the one thing America has consistently excelled in. There is no issue for protein. Every other food group falls short.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026
“Oh, right. The fourth food group wasn’t crackers.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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