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as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
my religious faith is the bedrock of my life
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as in depth
the lowest point or level
knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies
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as in sound
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Recent Examples of bedrock
Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the pressures of incumbency, right-wing populism, and an intensifying gender gap have degraded bedrock coalitions, allowing Republicans to make inroads among Black and Hispanic men and Democrats to run up the margins in affluent suburbs.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
People with disabilities know bedrock truths most of us ignore.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 19 May 2020
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Noun
Under Hines — who played for sibling club Orlando City in MLS from 2015 to 2017 — the Pride began to build an identity out of possession that was difficult to beat; one that limited an opponent’s chances and provided a bedrock upon which Marta could build attacks.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the pressures of incumbency, right-wing populism, and an intensifying gender gap have degraded bedrock coalitions, allowing Republicans to make inroads among Black and Hispanic men and Democrats to run up the margins in affluent suburbs.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Now, even the bedrock idea of self-determination is endangered in Libya, with foreign powers — not just Libyans — seeking to control the country’s fate.
—Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2021
People with disabilities know bedrock truths most of us ignore.
—Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 19 May 2020
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Full nodes form the foundation of Bitcoin's security by rejecting any invalid transactions or blocks.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Among the announcements: The company debuted its Nova family of foundation models that range from very lightweight text-only models to larger language models, as well as models capable of creating images and videos.Ina Fried, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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In November the cosmic energies gave us a time of depth, revelation, and renewal.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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The pilot hole depth only needs to be 70 percent of the depth the screw will penetrate into the wood.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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The physical model was inspired by resonance chambers–a structure that enhances the transfer of energy from a sound source, like the string of a guitar.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is a necessary shift from an era of easy money to one where growth must be earned through sound financial practices and disciplined strategy.Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Several large companies have joined Sanofi in calling for employees to return to the office on a hybrid basis.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shop now at Saatva Serta $1,299 $1,099 at Serta $1,099 at Amazon Serta is offering up to $800 off select mattresses and adjustable bases this Black Friday.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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Stomach and back sleepers might prefer firm or extra-firm styles, while medium-firm mattresses are ideal for back or combination sleepers.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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The high, firm sides will keep your neck supported, and the flat back helps keep your spine aligned.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Beyond its own success, Bitcoin has been the cornerstone of a rapidly expanding cryptocurrency ecosystem.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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Trade shows are a cornerstone of marketing strategies for growing companies in nearly every industry imaginable, and entrepreneurs make big investments to showcase their businesses in front of important customers on exhibition floors.Wayne Cantwell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately.Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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With unerring specificity, OSGEMEOS have mastered the art of spray paint, introducing thin, precise lines of color into their work.Michelle Mehrtens, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedrock. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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