fundamental
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As risks of a broader war in Europe loom, European defense and security officials increasingly view Ukrainian capabilities as fundamental for the continent’s own future security.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Most fundamental laws of physics do not distinguish between past and future, or between left and right.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
"All prisoners and detainees are held in accordance with the law, with respect for their fundamental rights under the supervision of professional and trained prison staff," a spokesperson said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
In fundamental ways, the decision builds on faulty logic.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
Most woodwinds can get two different octaves with essentially the same fingering; the lower octave is the fundamental of the column of air inside the instrument at that fingering.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing fundamental
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Mahatma Gandhi's "Quit India" Speech
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Vocabulary from "Community is the 'killer app' missing from virtual reality" by Dmitri Williams
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