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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Find insight on gold prices, Arkema, Solvay and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

On the second-to-last day passengers were transferred to hotels, which Peach said were "really basic".

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

This is the same basic process that helps make sunsets appear orange and red.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

But it seemed pretty basic, and I had pockets full of money.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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