basics
Example Sentences
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Just trying to understand the basics of the new rules has been difficult, Lee said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Caldwell said his initial assessment of the chain was that it had massively underinvested in the basics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It is "really good for basics", she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The financial media often focuses on investment choices, but it might be more important for people to learn the basics about earning, saving and budgeting first.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
You could never tell when people would make a run on the basics before a storm arrived, and she wanted to avoid the crush.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
