basics

Example Sentences

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“Stick to the basics at first before branching out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I’ll get to how a costly outcome could happen — but first, some basics on overtime.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He said he had spent the three-week break since then working with his team on the basics such as set-up of the car.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The early takeaway is that higher fuel prices and inflationary pressures are fueling the creation of two different types of consumers: One who can shop freely, and another struggling to afford the basics.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Described by some as incoherent ranting and too melodramatic, Bobby’s story, if it could be trusted on the basics, was truly horrifying.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady