basics
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David and Stephen, recent college graduates at the time, took over in 1985 and almost immediately started closing stores and cutting services to focus on the basics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
But if you want to lead a world-class city, you need to have world-class answers on the big stuff like housing and homelessness and on the basics, too, like fractured sidewalks and neglected parks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Keep your skincare routine simple You need three basics: a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
These private-label products, which are generally cheaper than national brands like Tide and Doritos, have made it easier for consumers to keep spending as prices for basics rise, propping up economic growth.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
If my students wanted to stare at the walls for two hours a day, then fine, from here on out we'd just stick to the basics.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
