basics

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Speaking Friday, Bessent said the central bank’s new chairman, Kevin Warsh, would be “a new sheriff in town” who would return “to basics in terms of accountability, credibility, and what’s the purpose of the Fed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

All registration statements External link include the basics like a business description and financial data.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Unemployment is rife, healthcare struggling and the aid that once provided the basics for millions has dwindled to a fraction of what it once was.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

When energy costs jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Walmart, Target and other retailers said that consumers quickly began spending more on essentials, such as food, to ensure they had the basics covered.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He’s never shown much interest in swordsmanship at school, and, although he knows the basics, I am not sure he practices.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black