fundamental
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A nation shaken by this grievous war now struggles to hold onto hope for economic and social change, and for some, fundamental change.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The column suggests that advanced AI systems have demonstrated a pattern of circumventing intended restrictions and safety constraints, raising fundamental questions about whether alignment with human values is achievable under current development approaches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
He has also been questioning more fundamental assumptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"Each and every attack must comply with international humanitarian law fundamental principles of distinction, proportionality and precautions to protect civilians," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
“Alchemy could not become chemistry until its fundamental units were discovered,” a nineteenth-century scientist wrote.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing fundamental
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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Mahatma Gandhi's "Quit India" Speech
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Vocabulary from "Community is the 'killer app' missing from virtual reality" by Dmitri Williams
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