non-food item

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item
noun[C]
uk
/ˈaɪ.təm/us
/ˈaɪ.t̬əm/
something that is part of a list or group ...
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(Definition ofitemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofnon-food item

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The remaining neighborhood characteristics are captured by a proxy variable, indicating the median per capita expenditure on food and non-food items, in the neighborhood/community in question.
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In the second stage of the study, prices of non-food items obtained from a variety of sources-most important, the palace account books-were added to the indexes.
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The consortium delivers a comprehensive programme of assistance in the form of foodstuffs and non-food items, including cooking utensils, building materials and fuel.
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The £2 million that has been announced will be available for non-food items such as trucks.
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In the non-food items, the wholesale price index covers mostly raw materials.
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Total agricultural output in this context includes wool, flowers and bulbs, and other minor non-food items.
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Non-food items, particularly small toys, or toys containing small parts are not risk-free.
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This is the case for all of the non-food items and for many of the food items within the scope of the directive.
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Helena has no value added tax; but import duties and mark-up on non-food items offset this.
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To classify those products for taxation purposes as non-food items—as luxuries that people consume at the weekend in small quantities—flies in the face of both logic and equity.
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Operations are focusing on four main areas: water and health, shelter and non-food items, food, and coordination and logistics.
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The fungus is known from a number of non-food items including compost, rubber, glue, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation and creosote-treated wooden poles.
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Non-food items include personal hygiene products, household cleaners, vitamins, pet food, plants and flowers.
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Lounge car attendants typically operate food and beverage service, sell souvenirs and other non-food items, operate onboard motion picture service, and keep tables clean.
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The host families are overstretched and face shortages of food, non-food items, water and electricity.
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It has several independent businesses, selling both food and non-food items.
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Canola oil is used in food products and in non-food items such as lipstick, candles, bio-fuels and newspaper ink.
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In addition, non-food items such as flowers and clothing are also sold.
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The product range on offer encompasses press titles, tobacco products, food and non-food items, as well as services.
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