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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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Nietzsche’s treatise criticizes philosophers who rest their moral framework on the assumption that good and evil are opposites.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
The global export framework, announced Monday, creates three tiers of countries for exports of advanced AI chips and technology.
—Nikki Carvajal, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The framework of the deal would include Hamas releasing around 33 Israeli hostages, Israel is discussing the release of over 1,000 detainees, and a six-week pause in fighting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
The global export framework, announced Monday, creates three tiers of countries for exports of advanced AI chips and technology.
—Nikki Carvajal, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
The framework of the deal would include Hamas releasing around 33 Israeli hostages, Israel is discussing the release of over 1,000 detainees, and a six-week pause in fighting.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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