basics

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The basics: If a family qualifies for aid, the government becomes a partner in paying rent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Many shoppers who once turned to the brand for its affordable cotton basics now say they feel further alienated because of the changes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Demand for more discretionary goods has also suffered over the past four years, with higher prices steering more shoppers toward basics like groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

First, you have to learn about the basics: the ingredients and techniques necessary to produce a pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Then I take Twill out in the woods and try to explain the basics of hunting.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins