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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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Noun

The author's personal journey highlights how ruthless prioritization, risk management, and resourcefulness, born from necessity, became foundations for financial stability.

— Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Galileo opens new horizons, while mercantilism lays the foundations of capitalism.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of foundations

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But with Fam joining Malonga, there is much less room for a veteran center, especially one who hasn’t been healthy enough (Magbegor has only played four games this season) to figure out her fit with the two franchise cornerstones.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
And a starting rotation containing two cornerstones who have shown up for a total of eight games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of cornerstones

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Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Washington Nationals The Nationals should take the next step forward as their young nucleus, led by shortstop CJ Abrams, who hit 20 homers and stole 31 bases last year, continues to develop and improve.

— Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

Definition of bases

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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
Hillary Rodham Clinton also reflect on the bedrocks of our democracy, including the Electoral College and the peaceful transfer of power.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of bedrocks

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The pattern references Gawthorpe Hall (the historic country house on whose grounds Burnley’s training base is located) and the lettering is based on our old programmes.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Curated by LaGuardia Design Group, the park-like grounds are adorned with mature specimen trees and dense hedging.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

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