necessities
Example Sentences
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They’re promising to lower prices for housing, fuel, groceries and other necessities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Target, meanwhile, has been looking for ways to revive sales growth, as shoppers have sought out cheaper necessities at rivals like Walmart.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
Discuss any additional necessities and particular care requirements with the shelter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
Soap, fuel, and other necessities were strictly rationed.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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