on the basis of
idiom
: according to : based on
Students were chosen/selected on the basis of their grades and test scores.
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An old-school principle in political discourse was to debate on the basis of facts, and not your opponent’s motives.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The bill would also mandate that federal agencies are not permitted to delay the issuance of an environmental review document or decision on the basis of waiting for new scientific research to be released.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025
In one case, the request was for 150%, with the property developer justifying the request on the basis of the uplift in valuation of the facility when rents start flowing, one of the people said.
—Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Most employers have prohibitions against harassment on the basis of gender identity and have made efforts to create an inclusive environment for transgender employees.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
The bill would also mandate that federal agencies are not permitted to delay the issuance of an environmental review document or decision on the basis of waiting for new scientific research to be released.
—Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025
In one case, the request was for 150%, with the property developer justifying the request on the basis of the uplift in valuation of the facility when rents start flowing, one of the people said.
—Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Most employers have prohibitions against harassment on the basis of gender identity and have made efforts to create an inclusive environment for transgender employees.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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