baseline

Overall, an average of 12 million barrels of oil per day passed through the strait over this period, compared with a pre-war baseline of 17 million.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Number one, that I am made by a loving God that calls me to love other people, and that ought to be the baseline.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

After 12 months, participants who received the highest dose had a 52.5% reduction from baseline in LDL cholesterol and a 47.8% drop in triglycerides.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

My two eldest graduated from a school system that required Regents exams—subject-matter competency tests that measure students’ baseline proficiency and stress-test whether the system itself is serving students.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

He got the ball there and I cut off the baseline but he wasn’t going anyplace.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

The “2026 Postseason” decals had been freshly painted up the baselines that afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Iraq's request may become part of the 2027 capacity review, where production baselines will be examined," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

With shorter points, lower-bouncing balls and the risk of slippy baselines, the Wimbledon grass is not easy to master for those who have not grown up playing on it.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

CMS also “rebases” its baselines to accord with actual spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden