rudimentary
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The fishermen, who live in rudimentary wooden houses on stilts, say they now earn no more than $10 to $20 a week from catches, compared to $100 a decade ago.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Baseball traditionally relied on rudimentary statistics and strategies, but pioneers like Bill James introduced complex metrics in the late 1970s to better evaluate player value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
From its origins as a rudimentary headcount under colonial rule, India's census questionnaire has steadily expanded in scope, mirroring the state's changing priorities.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
The other was being recruited by Arnold Beckman, a Caltech alum, a renowned inventor of scientific instruments, and scientific advisor to L.A.’s rudimentary air pollution control operation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
Ekon was up before the sun, cleaning their rudimentary campsite and reviewing the map.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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