essentials

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She said the cost of living crisis was also having an impact, as concerns grow about the cost of everyday essentials such as milk, bread and eggs.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The retailer pointed to a promotion where it is offering burgers, hot dogs, buns and all the other essentials for a cookout that feeds eight people for under $5 a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Consumers are dissatisfied with high price levels for essentials, like eggs at $4.50, rather than just the inflation rate.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

For a start, trusts don’t have the same cost-of-living challenges as people who pay for housing, food, transportation, education, childcare and other essentials.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Although it is significantly expanded from "Introduction to Music Theory," this course still covers only the bare essentials of music theory.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones