basics

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Zlatan is there to be Zlatan—and maybe make sure that the basics are covered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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

Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Teachers already dealing with overcrowded classrooms didn’t have the time to teach Wes the basics he’d missed.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore