basic facts

Example Sentences

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Judges don’t need to just pretend to be unaware of basic facts about the world.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Instead, the lawyer collects basic facts: the accident report, property damage, a brief description of injuries and medical bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Let’s take a look, starting with some basic facts — and misconceptions — about credit cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The conversation grew increasingly heated from there as Carlson launched stumper after stumper made up of basic facts.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

In other words, it’s possible the guardians managed to smuggle into our heads a lot of the basic facts about our futures.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro