essentials
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Consumers are dissatisfied with high price levels for essentials, like eggs at $4.50, rather than just the inflation rate.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Many ship owners have been organising supplies for their crews who are stranded in the strait, using small boats to deliver food and essentials to vessels at anchorage.
From BBC • May 23, 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
For a start, trusts don’t have the same cost-of-living challenges as people who pay for housing, food, transportation, education, childcare and other essentials.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Although it is significantly expanded from "Introduction to Music Theory," this course still covers only the bare essentials of music theory.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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