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warp and woofs

noun

plural of warp and woof

as in foundations

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests regards individual freedom and democracy as the warp and woof of any civilized society

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Viewers will learn about the fragile alliance between the English settlers and the Wampanoag people, and the conflict that set the stage for the earliest foundations of American identity, according to FOX Nation.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Among Israelis, the election is widely seen as a struggle over the character of the state, pitting Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and religious allies against those seeking to preserve its liberal and secular foundations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundations

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The theme of the evening was family and relationships, the cornerstones of the business for the last century.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The goal on defense is to force more opponents to throw at two cornerstones who keep making plays on the ball.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstones

Noun

Military bases would need reliable fuel distribution, water treatment, secure communications, functioning maintenance systems and personnel capable of operating under emergency conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
So, the clue at 17-Across — [Um, two bases for paint] — solves to LIKE, OIL AND WATER.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bases

Noun

Clarity builds bridges and creates access, which are bedrocks of our organizational values.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The costs of health insurance are pushing small businesses — beloved by politicians and the bedrocks of entire communities — to a financial cliff.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 7 July 2026

Definition of bedrocks

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Much closer, and visible from Ulum's patio and grounds, is the Looking Glass Arch (just a five-minute walk).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
But an extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed Southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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