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necessity

[nuh-ses-i-tee] / nəˈsɛs ɪ ti /


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Art should never be a luxury for the rich, she argues, but a necessity for all.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

Many of the factors weighing on those supply chains also affect food, and in particular that other necessity of modern life: chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"Creating somewhere of their own was both a necessity and a source of joy."

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Some rent by choice, while others do so out of necessity.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

And her comments about the necessity of someone attending to the schedule only last about five minutes.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

Once you understand what you both can actually afford, you can discuss an equal percentage of income to contribute to rent, utilities, household expenses and other combined necessities.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

For many working households, prices of necessities have risen even faster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

"I still need to buy vegetables, stock up on food, purchase school supplies, and take care of other necessities," she explains.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

For this couple, like those featured in other such explorations, most of this spending is on items that result from choices, not necessities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

But she never talked, this woman, except for the brief necessities of life.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck


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