as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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The Pleasanton Unified School District is also looking to install turf at its elementary and middle school fields in the upcoming years
Turf has been praised for its ability to allow multiple sports to be played on a single field, even in inclement weather conditions.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Kim attended Southfield Christian School for elementary and junior high school.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
But the same does not hold true across Mt. Lebanon, as students from across the district — including elementary schoolers — told board members last year.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
My experiences from all angles of elementary education and WESD give me great insight into the challenges, needs and triumphs faced each day in the classrooms, on campus, in administration, at home and in communities.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Kim attended Southfield Christian School for elementary and junior high school.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
But the same does not hold true across Mt. Lebanon, as students from across the district — including elementary schoolers — told board members last year.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
My experiences from all angles of elementary education and WESD give me great insight into the challenges, needs and triumphs faced each day in the classrooms, on campus, in administration, at home and in communities.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Britain has the basic ingredients for a similar transformation.Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
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Broadly, Turkish cuisine celebrates restraint and richness–the sparkle of sumac, the quiet depth of pomegranate molasses, all lending depth to the most basic of ingredients.Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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The young boy’s father replaced his son’s rudimentary mammal book with a more comprehensive tome by J.G. Wood, an English author of popular volumes on natural history.Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Penny, when prompted by the judge during his introductory remarks, briefly stood, turned to the courtroom gallery and waved to prospective jurors.Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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In her introductory speech, Amanpour foreshadows what’s to come, warning that malefactors with enticing narratives can only manipulate us because of our eagerness to believe them.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2024
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Key Healthcare Issues Equitable Access to Healthcare The fundamental priority of any healthcare system should be to ensure access to quality care.Adaira Landry, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Britain needs to make a fundamental choice: continue our cautious path and watch the future happen elsewhere or unleash the full potential of our entrepreneurs.Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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