on the basis of

phrase

: according to : based on

Students were chosen/selected on the basis of their grades and test scores.

Examples of on the basis of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Last season, Arsenal won the Premier League title on the basis of its defensive strength. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

White was entitled to an affordable bail hearing on the basis of her offense. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Only 35 girls are admitted to the school every year out of 150 who are invited to participate in an entrance exam on the basis of their grades. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the basis of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove