basic
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Once the community had clean water, they asked for basic medications in their health center.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Futures that mirror stock prices don’t seem useful, but futures allow for higher leverage than with basic stock trading.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the policy was designed to end the "national scandal where millions can't afford the most basic energy they need".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
There are apps to order food, basic staples, even prescription medications.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“However, you have our most basic unit. Would you like us to upgrade her software, or adjust her settings, or polish out these scratches?”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing basic
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American Naturalization Test, List 1
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