fundamental

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"We are a fundamental part of US security just as much as the US is a fundamental part of ours."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The fundamental issue is the 50-50 power split does not really work with this engine architecture and the current size of battery.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The U.A.E.’s newly assertive approach is a fundamental shift in its strategic outlook, said officials from a Persian Gulf state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Remember, there is an entire harmonic series for every fundamental, and any note can be a fundamental.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones