basics
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After learning the basics, Draper left his father’s firm three years later to set up a new venture-capital operation, Draper & Johnson, with a friend, Pitch Johnson, who was an engineer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Instead, the strongest evidence for good recovery comes from the basics:
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
"A little market has been set up near where I live. I sometimes buy basics there, it's a little bit cheaper," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Keep your skincare routine simple You need three basics: a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturiser and a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He knew some basics about his early life, but not too many things.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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