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[bays-lahyn] / ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn /


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Agencies also look at anomalies -- how far temperatures rise above a historic baseline -- to assess the event.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

The researchers first established a baseline for each fish's behavior.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

It would retire the dot plot and get the Fed out of signaling its next few moves, while also giving policymakers a common baseline to comment on.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

"Climate change is moving the baseline itself; catching up with the previous disaster is no longer enough. We need to anticipate the next one," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Okay, so when will my baseline be established?”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

The “2026 Postseason” decals had been freshly painted up the baselines that afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

OPEC+ is also reviewing members’ production capacity to establish 2027 output baselines, which will determine future quotas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 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

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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