essentials

Example Sentences

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The country of some 123 million people relies heavily on imports of essentials such as food and energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

Many ship owners have been organising supplies for their crews who are stranded in the strait, using small boats to deliver food and essentials to vessels at anchorage.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Loo said they managed to gather his mother-in-law’s medication, supplies for their French bulldog, Wednesday, important documents and other essentials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The money I earned in Kilvin’s shop was spent on essentials: ink, soap, lute strings ... the only other thing I could afford was pride.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss