base

Example Sentences

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Ghilotti doesn’t expect a sharp slowdown in the second half, but noted that the geopolitical landscape and the comparison base will become more difficult from the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Govan acknowledged that below-grade costs were quite large because they went toward 56 seismic base isolators, which can move 5 feet in any direction in the event of an earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The company’s chief commercial officer, Joe Esposito, had said at a broker conference in mid-March that fuel surcharges on international flights had already “gone in,” while base fares for domestic flights had also gone up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Part of the first-quarter momentum is due to the fact that consumers had a decent base coming into the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

My mom was very careful to keep her work life and her home life separate, and any officer who thought praising me was a good tactical move was off base.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin