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foundational

[foun-dey-shuh-nl] / faʊnˈdeɪ ʃə nl /










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Alpha’s Davlantes says, “We have globally renowned learning scientists who help build Alpha’s model based on decades of foundational research,” adding, “They are part of a larger team of highly qualified academics behind the platform.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

It feels like this foundational American myth that governments and American organizations have really latched on to.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026

“For most Americans, the foundational rule is to keep your financial center of gravity in the U.S.,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Kindergarten through 2nd graders at Laurel Elementary in Compton participate in a summer bridge program to continue learning foundational math skills if they need a boost for concepts introduced during the school year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

It is butter and creamy tea, as warm as Papa's arms, freckled like Papa's arms, strong and foundational like Papa's arms.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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