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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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The team has completed the basic research phase and filed a patent application for Compound 10.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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

Its officers found a lack of basic bookkeeping records and mismatched information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Below are some basic accompaniment patterns on the xylophone or metallophone that students should be able to perform easily.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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