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[bas-kit] / ˈbæs kɪt /


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He also covers Syracuse men's and women's basketball for SB Nation's Nunes Magician, the Big East and other high-majors for Daly Dose of Hoops, and contributes features and columns to Basket Under Review.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Harry & David Deluxe Fresh Fruit Basket – Sometimes fruit makes the best gift, and Harry & David is known for their gourmet fruit gifts.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

I recall young women riding their horses, bareback, to pick up snacks at Market Basket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

“Petaluma is known as the Egg Basket of the World. It’s devastating to see that egg basket go up in flames.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

“The Basket of Hands,” the collection of pages that he was finally confident could become a book, was gone.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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