basic
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Maxwell said Panashe had "basic" swimming skills and one of his friends went into the water to try to help him.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
"Mr. Pulte has no national security expertise -- none. We're not even sure if he's got a basic security clearance... This role is too important to be filled by a part-time, unqualified individual."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Its crystal structure and basic properties have been studied extensively, leading scientists to believe there were few surprises left to uncover.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
So it is with China’s belated attempt to bolster the financial security of, and basic social fairness toward, poorer households.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He’d go to meetings with Wall Street CEOs and ask them the most basic questions about their balance sheets.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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