groceries

British

/ ˈɡrəʊsərɪz /

plural noun

merchandise, esp foodstuffs, sold by a grocer

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Rising gas costs, along with higher costs for groceries and rent, create financial stress that can follow employees into the workplace, they noted.

From MarketWatch

Anyone who’s dined out or bought groceries in recent years knows how quickly the price of food has gone up; food-related stocks are a different matter.

From Barron's

The share of income spent on gasoline and groceries, however, has remained fairly steady within the last three years.

From Barron's

Using AI agents to compare insurance plans and order groceries means more free time for riding bikes and playing the guitar.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Wait! Take a bag of groceries with you, please.”

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