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foundational

[faun-day-shuh-nl] / faʊnˈdeɪ ʃə nl /


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Its new foundational chapter, “How Science Works,” links “widespread acceptance” to “the highest level of certainty science has to offer.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

He added: "It was the teachers that I had who really encouraged my writing- that's quite foundational."

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“We believe that SPCX’s unrivaled launch capabilities represent the foundational competitive advantage that enables all other parts of its business,” Godyn said in a note to clients, labeling the recent Starship mission a “major” milestone.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

According to the researchers, the findings establish a new microbial strategy for anti-aging intervention and provide foundational evidence that could support broader use of MTB in geriatric medicine.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

One of the foundational questions regarding any talent or ability is whether it is innate or learned—in other words, are we born musical, or can musicality and creativity be taught?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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