necessities
Example Sentences
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She also raised concerns that the sanctions may have the biggest affect on people, rather than economies, as they "deny people necessities to stay alive".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Pearl diving often relied on the barest necessities: a noseclip, leather finger covers and a basket to gather oysters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Create two columns: one for necessities, and one for nonessentials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Under the long black cape the pockets of her jeans bulged with necessities for the night's dangerous vigil.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
