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basic

[bay-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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Her family’s lawsuit against state officials and medical providers seeks basic accountability for what happened to her.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

"How does a payment of this size get taken without basic checks?"

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, a basic portfolio of 60% global stocks and 40% global bonds, through low-cost Vanguard exchange-traded funds?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

The basic idea is similar to running a wet finger around the rim of a wine glass.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

After I’d recovered my ability to move—and perform basic functions like brushing my teeth and changing into pajamas—I turned off my light and climbed into bed to report the latest development to Lorren.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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