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basis

[bey-sis] / ˈbeɪ sɪs /




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The poor performance of longer 30-year SpaceX bonds, which have widened by about 30 basis points in their first week of trading, has been notable, according to Sanders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

We put his Gilbert Stuart face on the dollar bill in 1869, following the Civil War, so that almost every American would see him on a daily basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Nor does it question the government’s ability to prove dangerousness on an individualized basis.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

During this period, they can not be removed or detained by authorities on the basis of their immigration status.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

I began praying on a regular basis once again.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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