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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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"But these schemes have also made it harder for prisons and probation to prepare people for release effectively and give them support with basic things like finding accommodation, accessing job support and so on."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Earlier research has associated ultra-processed foods with negative health outcomes even when their basic nutrient profiles are taken into account.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The complaint performs the same sleight of hand with basic cable, claiming that the companies’ combined networks will have market power over distributors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Normally, not having an answer to the most basic of questions at this point in the summer would fail you.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The main purpose of the course, however, is to explore basic music theory so thoroughly that the interested student will then be able to easily pick up whatever further theory is wanted.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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