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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /


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The most successful vice presidents are those who understand this basic rule: Their fate is tied to that of their boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

It demonstrates how basic local movement rules can lead to organized, efficient outcomes on a larger scale.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Day-to-day upkeep like mowing the lawn, shoveling snow and even basic housekeeping can become burdensome or unsafe as physical limitations increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“I think folks are catching on that it is time to go back to diversification and basic principles of investing,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I knew by then that my basic hardware was, relatively speaking, ancient.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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