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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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The connectome may also reveal basic principles that apply to nervous systems across species, including humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

This is a basic principle: If AI lowers the cost of routine work, it raises the value of everything else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Once the community had clean water, they asked for basic medications in their health center.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

"It remains too difficult for consumers to contact companies when things go wrong, financial support is poorly promoted, while basic billing errors are pushing households further into debt," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Right. So what do you actually know about this person you apparently have a massive crush on and know zero basic details about?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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