necessities
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An analysis by the Brookings Institution estimates 45% of all Americans, including one-third of middle-class families, can’t afford basic necessities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Some shelters, like the Santé D’Or Foundation, provide necessities for you, but every rescue has its own approach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“It appears there were choices between necessities within the quarter because of where gas prices are,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Official figures show that in the 12 months to February 2026, the price of basic necessities increased by an average 60%, while food prices doubled in the same period.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
I know I didn’t help things when I tricked her into giving me two hundred dollars for nonexistent swim club dues so that she could pay for necessities for the dog she doesn’t have.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
