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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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Recent Examples of framework That would be a crucial step toward Arkani-Hamed’s ultimate aspiration of developing a novel theoretical framework for quantum gravity. Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024 That message failed to resonate with voters as Trump moved relentlessly upwards in the electoral vote count, as forecast by the Miller framework. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024 This new federal framework, known as the AHEAD model, has been designed to deliver high-quality health care through greater coordination, with a focus on health equity and social needs to support underserved patients. Brian Witte The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The 40-something witch wondered: Could a nonbinary coven leader exist within the tradition’s framework? Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for framework 

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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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