basics
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"Nigerians spend more and more of their income on basics," said Ikenna Okonkwo, head of research at SBM Intelligence.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Americans, regardless of partisan stance, are struggling to afford the basics.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
“I was in search for a society where there was equality, where basics were covered, and I didn’t understand why that couldn’t happen in my own country,” Bass said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
For others, they’re becoming a way to afford basics.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Give me the basics of the event,” Callaway commanded.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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