necessities

Example Sentences

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That’s a long way from the organization man, much less from John R. Lee’s ideal worker, “who has no fear for the necessities of life.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Even families who would be considered well-off elsewhere are struggling to cover necessities like child care and housing in the city, and the run of inflation following the pandemic has made things worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Basic necessities are also an issue, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Saunders said consumers have more flexibility in managing their budgets for clothing than they do for the most basic necessities, like food.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Over the next two years, many southern blacks found themselves out of work or working for next to nothing, earning barely enough to cover basic necessities.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield