necessities

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Across the U.S., rising costs for housing, healthcare and basic necessities are taking a toll on people’s well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"They may want to buy our goods but feel the price is too high and decide against it because these aren't necessities," Zhuang said, perched on a small stool unpacking her goods.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

What you need is your core budget of necessities: housing, utilities, health insurance, food and transportation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m not asking for a six-bedroom house with a pool. I just want to have the bare necessities, and to be able to buy food for the week.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Minor necessities were brought in from wagons or saddlebags.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss