most basic
Example Sentences
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At the most basic level, a fever is the body’s response to something unknown, the beginning of a complex process that targets an infection to ultimately kill it.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Another trick when daylight is precious is to concentrate on the most basic school subjects, Perera said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
An inexperienced investor who had learned one of the market’s most basic and painful lessons—borrow too much, get burned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"This was a gross breach of the most basic duty as a parent," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
I interacted with people on only the most basic, perfunctory levels, and otherwise spent most of my time listening to music.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
