basics

Example Sentences

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She is one of many people supported by the Brent branch of Little Village, a charity where people who are struggling to afford the basics can collect items for their young children.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Although scientists have long understood the basics of this process, studying its detailed structure at the nanometer scale inside intact human cells has remained challenging.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Educators now also expect youngsters to start their first year of school already equipped with the basics that help them navigate kindergarten.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Despite these fluctuations, readers ages 10 and up will have no trouble grasping the basics of the story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He’s never shown much interest in swordsmanship at school, and, although he knows the basics, I am not sure he practices.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black