foundational

Example Sentences

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It was both a foundational statement of principle that successive generations would invoke for varying purposes, and a physical object linking Americans with their country’s founding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“When physicians prioritize access to power over ethical judgment, they often break the foundational covenant of medicine,” she wrote.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Video games like “Half-Life,” “Portal” and “Minecraft” were foundational influences for Parsons, who first started filming videos as a child using his parents’ tablets and cellphones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Oklo cleared a major regulatory hurdle last week when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a foundational rulebook for its Aurora power plant.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It is butter and creamy tea, as warm as Papa's arms, freckled like Papa's arms, strong and foundational like Papa's arms.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper