essentials

Example Sentences

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Overall, higher-income consumers, bolstered by stock market gains, are still spending freely, while other cohorts are forced to pay a higher percentage of income for essentials, potentially not leaving much left for discretionary spending.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

That’s not because electricity bills haven’t increased — especially in higher-cost states such as California, Hawaii and New York — but because the cost of other essentials have risen faster.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Founded in 2001, KK Mart operates the “KK Super Mart” chain of modernized mom-and-pop convenience stores offering daily essentials around the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

As the price of fuel and essentials stays high, it seems people are getting pickier about spending money on a day out.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The essentials appeared to be present: stove, coffeepot, bread pans, skillet, and such, plus a few rough and splintery shelves for storage.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson