Example Sentences

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The suspension is already leading to shortages and price hikes, including of basic foodstuffs, coconut and fuel - even as far away as the north-western city of Tete, more than 1,500km from Maputo.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Shoppers have seen price rises for some products, including toys, appliances and furniture as well as certain foodstuffs.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Imports included fabric products, as well as foodstuffs, fruit and vegetables.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Moscow is also targeting a critical export route to south Ukraine, where trains packed with grain and other foodstuffs service ports on the Black Sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

I had even assembled a small stockpile of foodstuffs that I could fall back on in case of emergency.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss