basics

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Zlatan is there to be Zlatan—and maybe make sure that the basics are covered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Speaking Friday, Bessent said the central bank’s new chairman, Kevin Warsh, would be “a new sheriff in town” who would return “to basics in terms of accountability, credibility, and what’s the purpose of the Fed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Saving and planning are keys to a successful retirement, but amassing more savings is getting more difficult as Americans are struggling with rising costs of everyday basics like groceries, gas, healthcare and housing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

He said he had spent the three-week break since then working with his team on the basics such as set-up of the car.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I was not well versed in American history, but I had learned the basics in school in Africa.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana