necessities

Example Sentences

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Today, many live in constant fear for the necessities.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

They tend to have bargaining power with suppliers, sell necessities and are seen as value destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

“Well, I don’t see the harm in sharing a few necessities like water if we’re going to be leaving it behind anyway, once we leave for the bug-out.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman