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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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“You know, in a very basic sense, how to hold it, what to do with the sword. Everyone has a vision of what that looks and feels like, and people get it.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“LAFD’s massive fire tender failed to follow basic safety standards in failing to stop, or even slow, the massive vehicle down before entering a very busy intersection,” the lawsuit alleged.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Rodríguez added it would prevent the government "from guaranteeing basic services to the population, which are already in a critical situation as a result of the blockade".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Their speed is altering fundamental facts of life—things as basic as time and space.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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