necessities

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Even families who would be considered well-off elsewhere are struggling to cover necessities like child care and housing in the city, and the run of inflation following the pandemic has made things worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Basic necessities are also an issue, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Saunders said consumers have more flexibility in managing their budgets for clothing than they do for the most basic necessities, like food.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"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

There was a pocket for fishline and flies; another pocket jammed tight with first aid equipment, a snakebite kit, a small whetstone, and other necessities of outdoor life.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols