as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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as in essential
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Since becoming the nominee, Harris has been unable to answer even the most basic questions about her own record or her policy ideas.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Sometimes, going back to the basics is best—and what is more foundational in a wardrobe than a sleek pair of black leggings?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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But for many of the companies and investors linked to human rights abuses, even the most basic cornerstones of responsible business action are missing.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Since becoming the nominee, Harris has been unable to answer even the most basic questions about her own record or her policy ideas.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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So save your money—and focus on getting back to the basics.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024
Sometimes, going back to the basics is best—and what is more foundational in a wardrobe than a sleek pair of black leggings?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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The young boy’s father replaced his son’s rudimentary mammal book with a more comprehensive tome by J.G. Wood, an English author of popular volumes on natural history.Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Bhatt’s essentials consist of his father’s impromptu sculptural arrangements, fresh linens, and floral displays.Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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But where are the promised kitchen essentials included in your home rental listening?Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Attendance matters, from elementary to high school In the Ashwaubenon School District near Green Bay, solving attendance problems comes from routine, attention and persistence.Nadia Scharf, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Des Moines Public Schools is considering whether to move sixth graders from middle to elementary buildings, potentially helping the district maximize space but leading to some school closures, board chairperson Jackie Norris tells Axios.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Some music players also connect to the internet, so parental controls that prevent access to unwanted content are a must.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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For a similar fall-ready look, Anthropologie’s sherpa crossbody bag is a must.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Penny, when prompted by the judge during his introductory remarks, briefly stood, turned to the courtroom gallery and waved to prospective jurors.Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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In her introductory speech, Amanpour foreshadows what’s to come, warning that malefactors with enticing narratives can only manipulate us because of our eagerness to believe them.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
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Medicare Advantage plans typically combine coverage for hospital and outpatient care and prescriptions, while eliminating the 20% coinsurance requirement and capping customers' annual out-of-pocket costs.Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the Biden administration finalized new maternal health safety standards for hospitals that offer obstetrical services, though the requirement will be phased in over a longer period of time than originally proposed.Maya Goldman, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Using the military for domestic law enforcement would be a fundamental shift, one which Banks argues too few Americans have considered or grappled with.MaryAlice Parks, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Britain needs to make a fundamental choice: continue our cautious path and watch the future happen elsewhere or unleash the full potential of our entrepreneurs.Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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