rudimentary

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The other was being recruited by Arnold Beckman, a Caltech alum, a renowned inventor of scientific instruments, and scientific advisor to L.A.’s rudimentary air pollution control operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

For now, though, Londoners are falling victim to more rudimentary scams at an alarming rate, Rory Innes, chief executive of The Cyber Helpline, said.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

As it hit the pitch, Catan leapt into action and started performing rudimentary CPR, pumping the bird's ribcage.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Those early demonstrations were rudimentary, with the drones able to fly together at a set distance and little else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

The night remained calm and still, but Matthias and Constance stayed alert, both knowing if they failed to observe this rudimentary law of nature, the penalty could be fatal.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques