basis
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From late April to the end of May, new weekly jobless claims totaled 192,000 or less for six straight weeks on an unadjusted basis.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that government actors can’t make decisions that discriminate on the basis of race without meeting demanding constitutional standards known as strict scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The central bank's 25 basis point hike this week followed a 50-point lift last month, and another increase is expected at its policy meeting next week.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Accessible parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Madam, control yourself! We cannot strike terror into the Archipelagic population on the basis of one preliminary hearing. There would be chaos.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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