necessity of life
noun phrase
: a thing that a person must have in order to survive
Many families cannot even afford the basic/bare necessities of life.
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During a signing event in the tribal capital of Window Rock, Ariz., Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said the water agreement is especially meaningful for residents on the reservation who are forced to haul water simply to access a basic necessity of life.
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Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
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“Necessity of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necessity%20of%20life. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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