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The phrase "a basic necessity of living" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing essential needs for survival or well-being, such as food, water, or shelter.
Example: "Access to clean water is a basic necessity of living that should be available to everyone."
Alternatives: "an essential requirement for life" or "a fundamental need for existence".
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As a basic necessity of living, energy often forms a large proportion of household budgets in countries at an earlier stage of development.
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