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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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"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

When Anthropic and Open AI sell their shares the same basic principle will apply: a lot of money is being invested with no guarantee of future profits to match.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

Ash taught all the fifteen-and-unders basic carpentry, and I can tell when something needs attention.

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




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