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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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Each Friday during the spring semester, students practice the basic techniques of archaeological fieldwork while investigating Mission San Francisco de Potano, a centuries-old site in northwest Gainesville.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Most jurisdictions confirm only basic qualifications for holding office including age, residency and voter registration.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

You can always keep an eye on prices and rebook for free for a travel credit if they drop as long as you don’t book basic economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Official figures show that in the 12 months to February 2026, the price of basic necessities increased by an average 60%, while food prices doubled in the same period.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It’s more than enough for me to do some basic repairs.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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