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bedrock

[bed-rok] / ˈbɛdˌrɒk /
NOUN
basis
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Antonyms
STRONG


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The process of hydraulic fracturing ekes out oil from older wells, and involves cracking the bedrock several thousand feet below the seafloor by injecting chemical fluids with intense pressure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

For decades, a strong U.S. dollar has been the bedrock of the global financial system, powering trade activities and serving as the world’s primary default reserve currency.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

"Fiscal discipline is the bedrock of economic stability and national security," a spokesperson said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"And fiscal credibility is the bedrock for economic stability and for national security."

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Some stretches of road resembled a dry riverbed; other places were strewn with boulders or eroded down to rough bedrock.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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