- present participle of base.
basing
Example Sentences
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It’s already reflected in stock prices, and investors gain no advantage when basing their stock selections on it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
The about-face on basing also put the biggest strain on Saudi-American military relations in recent years and triggered a spate of tense phone calls between Trump and the Saudi crown prince.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
A Nato spokesperson later clarified that Rutte had simply meant to highlight how allies, Italy included, had honoured existing bilateral basing agreements.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Pentagon chief said the move was also aimed at ensuring US "access, basing and overflight are clearly delineated and assured" after some European imposed restrictions on US forces during the Iran war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Well, that’s an interesting way to put together a reading list, basing it on bookcase elevation...”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
