necessities

Example Sentences

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"Those disembarking will only be allowed to take with them a small, sealed bag containing essential items such as their documentation, mobile phone, charger, basic necessities and personal belongings."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Prices have been steadily rising, making paying for basic necessities a challenge, with anything but immediate needs put off.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The money, which once allowed her to fill a grocery cart, now only covers the bare necessities.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

“I’m not asking for a six-bedroom house with a pool. I just want to have the bare necessities, and to be able to buy food for the week.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Soap, fuel, and other necessities were strictly rationed.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman