basic
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Many news agencies have reported the hideous condition of the Lincoln—the exhaustion of its crews, the depletion of basic supplies, the breakdown of everyday equipment—as a result of its overextension within firing range of Iran.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Find insight on Antofagasta, Zambia’s copper mining industry, London’s miners and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Nick is incarcerated and his basic needs — housing, food, medical care — are being met by the State,” the filing said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, Target faced skepticism over its turnaround efforts, as consumers prioritize basic essentials over clothing and home decor.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
Many of the facts linking some of America’s greatest men with the basic evil of slavery have been swept under the carpet.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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