baseline
Example Sentences
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Brooks took advantage, sitting in a courtside seat on the baseline as Thiero stepped to the free throw line with 1:16 remaining.
From Los Angeles Times
Separately, distortions that may have been introduced by collecting prices later than usual in November will also persist, because they serve as a baseline for calculating changes in subsequent months.
An aggressive approach from the baseline supports the American's opening shot, with a steely drive and work ethic underpinning his consistency.
From BBC
Something with structure, a little tang, the kind of steady baseline you can build a whole winter morning on.
From Salon
It then plummeted in April, after the 10% global baseline tariff took effect.
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