necessities
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She also raised concerns that the sanctions may have the biggest affect on people, rather than economies, as they "deny people necessities to stay alive".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
More Americans are leaning on flexible payment options as persistent inflation has made it difficult for households to afford basic necessities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function – it motivates us to get the necessities for life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Some have been known to lack basic necessities like air conditioning or running water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
If you move often and lack vehicles or draft animals, you confine your possessions to babies, weapons, and a bare minimum of other absolute necessities small enough to carry.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
