bedrock

Example Sentences

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Tuchel will have the vast majority of his squad already fixed in his mind and those certain selections form an experienced bedrock he will count on at the World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Whether it’s Eddie, a friend McCarthy met in high school who resides in Alto, Texas, or Larry, a buddy in Austin, honesty and confession form the bedrock of true male intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The vault is structured like “an onion layer,” moored to bedrock and closely guarded, according to company Chief Executive Josh Phair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

One came from the top of a ridge, another from bedrock inside a hollow, and a third from an area Curiosity passed through before reaching the ridges.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

These three fellows are the absolute bedrock of written and spoken persuasion.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith