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basis

[bey-sis] / ˈbeɪ sɪs /




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"It provides a very versatile, stable spin connection between electrons and photons that is the theoretical basis of quantum communication. Typically, however, the electrons lose their spin too quickly to be useful."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

It’s OK to have a business relationship that is conditional on results and fees that feel fair, but friendships should, for the most part, should not be established on a conditional basis.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The 10-year Bund was up 1 basis point at 2.971%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Nathan adds: "You're trying to run a home, you're trying to maintain high-pressure jobs, as well as look after a four-year-old child that's just gone through an awful tragedy. It's impossible on a day-by-day basis."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Aristotle was not a particularly ardent champion of women, but he nevertheless believed in using evidence as the basis of theory building.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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