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basic

[bay-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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But he exited the project early due to creative differences, leaving “It: Welcome to Derry” showrunner Brad Caleb Kane to expand the legend of a woman whose motives were fairly basic.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

The first China shock came in the 2000s in basic manufacturing.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

My daughter and I have adopted certain basic operating principles that serve us well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

The same basic phenomenon explains why the sky appears blue.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

She pulls out a basic white blouse with bone buttons and a narrow, pointed collar.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse


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