basics

Example Sentences

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“Stick to the basics at first before branching out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I’ll get to how a costly outcome could happen — but first, some basics on overtime.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

All registration statements External link include the basics like a business description and financial data.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"They're having to borrow for fuel, for transport, for school uniforms, just the basics of life."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

He and Avery talked twice while she was waiting for tryouts to start, and one time when Aunt Jen was late to pick her up from practice, he taught her some skateboarding basics.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison