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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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"It remains too difficult for consumers to contact companies when things go wrong, financial support is poorly promoted, while basic billing errors are pushing households further into debt," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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




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