fundamental
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But he continues to pitch because it constitutes a fundamental part of his identity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The column suggests that advanced AI systems have demonstrated a pattern of circumventing intended restrictions and safety constraints, raising fundamental questions about whether alignment with human values is achievable under current development approaches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"No country can close these routes – it goes against the fundamental principles of the law of the sea."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Evidently there are certain fundamental experiences and modes of reasoning that are universal and can be regarded as valid in any and every human culture.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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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