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The only July in modern times where that reading was stronger was in 1997, when the ocean temperatures there were 2.74 degrees above the baseline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

That’s understating it: Satellite data weekly updated by the European Union confirm that Canada’s total burned area in 2026 by Aug. 5 was below the 2012-25 average the EU uses as a baseline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

“I really think it’s a baseline year. We might see shifts going forward,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Once you have your baseline data, the key to “Never Worry About Money Again” is to get one month ahead of your spending.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

The longer the baseline from which we make our two observations, the greater the parallax and the better we can measure the distance to remote objects.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

OPEC+ is also reviewing members’ production capacity to establish 2027 output baselines, which will determine future quotas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

With shorter points, lower-bouncing balls and the risk of slippy baselines, the Wimbledon grass is not easy to master for those who have not grown up playing on it.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

SK Hynix and Samsung have indicated rising capex as well, starting from higher baselines.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026

To make that happen, they want to reduce the strings that the federal government has on states to ensure equal opportunity, to ensure certain baselines of fairness in education.

From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2025

A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden