basics

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Many shoppers who once turned to the brand for its affordable cotton basics now say they feel further alienated because of the changes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I’ll get to how a costly outcome could happen — but first, some basics on overtime.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The general election, then, would be a debate between progressive Marissa Roy and the black county prosecutor John McKinney, who wants to return to law enforcement basics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The clothing brand Everlane burst onto the fashion scene in 2011 with a bold proclamation: “The finest designer-quality accessories, basics & essentials under $100.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

She gets the basics, of course—but in her black-and-white world, kids are either nice or evil.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio