essentials
Example Sentences
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Some stores had empty shelves over the weekend as residents raced to buy essentials, while fresh produce at market stalls was kept dry in polystyrene foam boxes or hanging just above the water level.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some convenience stores had empty shelves over the weekend as residents raced to buy essentials.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Monthly essentials like utilities, food and transportation can easily eat up $500–$1,000, leaving little cushion for emergencies or home repairs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Citizens Advice says increasing numbers are struggling to afford everyday essentials like rent and food without support from their parents.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Then we packed up a few essentials and drove to a little log cabin nearby.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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