basis
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“That sounds like you really have the basis for an agreement. … But don’t fool yourself to think that completely addresses the situation.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Immigration officers are being directed to "consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The basis for the price target hike is Dell fiscal-first quarter earnings on May 28.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
On a proforma basis, CFO Asha Bakshani says Lightspeed Capital growth will slow to “35-plus percent” range in fiscal 2027, down from 73% in 4Q.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Prize awarded solely on the basis of overall weight of fish caught that day.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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