as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details
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According to Daves, business leaders are anchoring on the existing legal frameworks of Title VII and recent case law such as the Supreme Court case to evaluate their companies' DEI strategies.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The filing also discusses the company's regulatory compliance, including its capital adequacy under the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, with a reported ratio of 11.2% at year-end.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s why Trump has insisted that the framework for peace in Gaza should rest on the shoulders of the United States entirely, as in most respects the recovery in Europe after World War II did, too.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
For us, integrating the Dual Catalyst framework with tailored template mini-packs and a robust membership program has enabled growth while staying true to empowering female entrepreneurs.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The filing also discusses the company's regulatory compliance, including its capital adequacy under the Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework, with a reported ratio of 11.2% at year-end.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s why Trump has insisted that the framework for peace in Gaza should rest on the shoulders of the United States entirely, as in most respects the recovery in Europe after World War II did, too.
—Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
For us, integrating the Dual Catalyst framework with tailored template mini-packs and a robust membership program has enabled growth while staying true to empowering female entrepreneurs.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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