necessities

Example Sentences

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“Because of this, charging inflated prices on necessities is considered price gouging and profiteering against vulnerable incarcerated population who have no ability to refuse or shop elsewhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Both women said that so many people have provided them with food and basic necessities since the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Rather than using the loans to invest in small businesses, many borrowers spend the money on medical expenses and other necessities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Ideal sites needed reliable access to water and other necessities, along with landscape features that could help drive and contain bison herds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

But a very large proportion are by no means necessities of life.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson