essentials
Example Sentences
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But he also highlighted a divide between spending on essentials and spending on big-ticket items.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
A reliable indicator of economic health is real disposable income, which tracks how much extra money people actually have after essentials are paid for.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
"For most of us, extreme heat is an inconvenience. For Big Issue vendors, it means earning significantly less and making difficult decisions about rent, food and other essentials," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Many still made it through, planning their crossings with waterproof bags for phones, cash and other essentials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Shoving away the queasy feeling that’s creeping into my gut, I slip my weekend essentials into my backpack along with my Moleskine sketchbook, my drawing pencils, and my chemistry textbook.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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