basic facts
Example Sentences
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“Breadcrumbs are basic facts like how many kids you’ve got, how long you’ve been with your partner, where you just went on vacation,” he says.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
“With the two sides still publicly contradicting each other on basic facts, the distance to a binding agreement is considerable,” Ahmad Assiri of Pepperstone says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Roberts, instead, pushed his own theories—and created his own supposed doctrine—even over the basic facts with which the case began.
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
“My mom drove me nuts with her citizenship test. She doesn’t know even the basic facts, like each state has two senators.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
