rudimentary
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The other was being recruited by Arnold Beckman, a Caltech alum, a renowned inventor of scientific instruments, and scientific advisor to L.A.’s rudimentary air pollution control operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Anyone with even rudimentary knowledge of recent history would have known this was likely.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
"It's the most rudimentary mine, the cheapest one, and the main threat in the Strait of Hormuz," said the former high-ranking member of the navy.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Those early demonstrations were rudimentary, with the drones able to fly together at a set distance and little else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
The night remained calm and still, but Matthias and Constance stayed alert, both knowing if they failed to observe this rudimentary law of nature, the penalty could be fatal.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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