bedrock

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The slope is steep and underlain by weak, heavily fractured bedrock, making it prone to failure.

From Science Daily

Then we see Alma’s hands and wedding ring — the bedrock of her life — as she replies, “You can do whatever you like, Maggie.”

From Los Angeles Times

Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, says pantomimes are the "absolute bedrock" that regional theatre across across the country are built upon.

From BBC

It is believed these were originally placed on the bedrock and then the wall built around them out of slabs and smaller stones.

From BBC

“Timely, fair disclosure is the bedrock underpinning the value of listed companies,” Yamaji said.

From The Wall Street Journal