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based

[beyst] / beɪst /


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He explains in the book that “. . . I could often advocate on behalf of arrangements or songs or decision making within songs based on the colors and shapes a certain passage evoked.”

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It can even take actions based on whatever you happen to be looking at on your screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A 10% to 30% first-day pop would be relatively normal, based on recent IPO history compiled by University of Florida professor Jay Ritter.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The amount you spend on a wedding gift can vary based on how close you are with each couple, but I wouldn’t go lower than $100 per wedding.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Winston Churchill, the British prime minister himself, sent warnings based on captured German codes to the Soviet government.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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