basing

Example Sentences

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She has been a major figure in Burnham's Makerfield campaign, basing herself in the constituency, and is line for a big cabinet job.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The Pentagon chief said the move was also aimed at ensuring US "access, basing and overflight are clearly delineated and assured" after some European imposed restrictions on US forces during the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The White House said the U.S. notified America’s Gulf allies in advance of launching Project Freedom, but it didn’t respond to questions about discussions over basing access.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

True, I am basing this conclusion on the mere 20 companies that had reported as of April 14.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

What was in “olde bokes” was to be revered, and even when Chaucer was just making it up, he liked to pretend—though perhaps half in jest—that he was basing his work on a previous text.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith