most basic
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At the most basic level, a fever is the body’s response to something unknown, the beginning of a complex process that targets an infection to ultimately kill it.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Another trick when daylight is precious is to concentrate on the most basic school subjects, Perera said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The claimants' lawsuit alleges Wondermind failed to meet "even its most basic obligations, such as timely paying its employees and vendors".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Department of Agriculture inspectors and the Assn. of Zoos & Aquariums found a “critical lack of funding and staffing to address even the most basic repairs,” L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Ralph Myers's story of the crime was pretty far-fetched; his knack for dramatic embellishment made even the most basic allegations unnecessarily complicated.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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