essentials
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When energy costs jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Walmart, Target and other retailers said that consumers quickly began spending more on essentials, such as food, to ensure they had the basics covered.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Amazon launched 30-minute rapid delivery for groceries and essentials in four major U.S. cities, with expansion planned.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
How about easing the regulations that drive up the cost for such essentials?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
They will also be given clothes after having to leave all but the basic essentials on the ship.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
In five minutes, my carpetbag was packed with a few essentials: Tonic, my magic book, my dictionary, a shawl, and little else.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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