baseline
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We have a running tab at Boston Children’s Hospital, and a baseline level of uncertainty about her health.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Shipments through Hormuz averaged 12.65 million barrels a day over seven days, around 26% below the prewar baseline of 17.15 million barrels a day, according to Kpler data reported Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Water levels in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties could reach 7.5 to 8 feet, or even higher, above baseline, which is defined as the average low-water level observed between 1983 and 2001.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
In Wuhan, her consistent hitting from the baseline, supreme athleticism and level-headedness were the keys to her success.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Minute changes in baseline assumptions produce wildly different results.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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The “2026 Postseason” decals had been freshly painted up the baselines that afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Iraq's request may become part of the 2027 capacity review, where production baselines will be examined," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
With shorter points, lower-bouncing balls and the risk of slippy baselines, the Wimbledon grass is not easy to master for those who have not grown up playing on it.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
"The Human Flatus Atlas will establish objective baselines for gut microbial fermentation, which is essential groundwork for evaluating how dietary, probiotic or prebiotic interventions change microbiome activity."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden
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