foundations
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"One of the foundations of democracy is the ability to have a peaceful transfer of power. This stems from the understanding that the will of the electorate obligates us all."
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
If further theoretical and observational work supports their interpretation, it could lead to a significant reassessment of how scientists understand cosmic expansion and the mathematical foundations of the Big Bang.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Private-equity firms built the foundations of the debt wall in 2021, when low interest rates during the pandemic fueled a record year for megadeals like the $11.8 billion takeover of cybersecurity company McAfee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
For years, Netanyahu maintained that the foundations of Israel's security rested on military strength but he also gained a reputation for caution.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
It is this that underlies his decision to declare war on ‘false rumour and the opinions of some, based on unreliable and untrustworthy foundations’.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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