basics

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The basics: If a family qualifies for aid, the government becomes a partner in paying rent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Zlatan is there to be Zlatan—and maybe make sure that the basics are covered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I’ll get to how a costly outcome could happen — but first, some basics on overtime.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"They're having to borrow for fuel, for transport, for school uniforms, just the basics of life."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Even just knowing how to read music changes a teacher’s confidence level when it comes to singing, so it’s important to have a few of the basics under your belt.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin