foundational
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"This is a foundational discovery that shows the eye is not as closed a system as we previously thought," said Dr. Gupta.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
He added: "It was the teachers that I had who really encouraged my writing- that's quite foundational."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“We believe that SPCX’s unrivaled launch capabilities represent the foundational competitive advantage that enables all other parts of its business,” Godyn said in a note to clients, labeling the recent Starship mission a “major” milestone.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The second is remaining the world’s pre-eminent economy, which is foundational to having the pre-eminent military.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
One of the foundational questions regarding any talent or ability is whether it is innate or learned—in other words, are we born musical, or can musicality and creativity be taught?
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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