as in predicating
to find a basis
she based her argument on careful research
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Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.—
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Taurus Season begins on April 19th, bringing a soft, grounding energy to your communication sector.—
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“Basing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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