basics
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She said she did not regret her coverage as she would have been "failing to do the basics of my job" if she had not investigated the claims against him.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
I am constantly amazed by the number of people in our country who do not seem to understand the basics of capitalism.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"These are the basics the public expect," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Consumers criticized Everlane—a millennial favorite known for its muted hues, office-appropriate basics, and sustainable marketing—when it was recently bought by Chinese fast fashion company Shein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
As explained above, scholars cannot even agree on the basics, such as the existence of private property, nuclear families and monogamous relationships.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
