necessity

Example Sentences

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She said she has to walk kilometres away from her house to get an internet connection and basic necessities, like clean water.

From BBC

While he did not see qualification as a necessity in 2024-25, it certainly is this season, with his future as manager to be reviewed at the end of this campaign.

From BBC

After her divorce, she said she relied on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, which provided cash assistance for necessities until she started receiving child support.

From Salon

With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.

From Barron's

Higher-income Americans are driving much of the gains, as lower-income shoppers seek bargains and are more likely to spend more on necessities.

From Los Angeles Times