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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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Basic food items such as vegetable oil and sugar became scarce on store shelves, Moscow’s then ambassador to Pyongyang told Russian state media in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

NordVPN Basic starts at $3.39/month for a 2-year plan, while the Plus plan at $3.89/month adds Threat Protection Pro, NordPass password manager and a data breach scanner.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Find insight on Syensqo’s strategic review, Indonesia’s plans to centralize exports and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Basic necessities are also an issue, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“Do not bother with the Basic Artificing class you have signed for. Instead you will come to my workroom tomorrow. Noon.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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