as in foundation
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
the sole basis for the rumor is someone's overactive imagination
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By identifying high-risk behaviors, brands can fine-tune return policies on an individual basis, mitigating fraud while maintaining flexibility for loyal customers.
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WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Delta forecast revenue in the current quarter growing no more than 5% on a yearly basis, down from a January estimate calling for a 6% to 8% rise.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.
—Royston Wild, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Delta forecast revenue in the current quarter growing no more than 5% on a yearly basis, down from a January estimate calling for a 6% to 8% rise.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Many of these fighters refuse to follow commands from the prime minister, instead firing rockets at U.S. bases and fighting in Syria at Iran’s request.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
Operating profit, meanwhile, soared 49.5% and 55% on a reported and underlying basis respectively, to £2.9 million and £2.5 billion.
—Royston Wild, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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These unsung heroes are essential to an artist’s team and its foundation.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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With stable housing as the foundation, the next step is ensuring people feel safe in their home and community.—
Carolina Chavez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Memoir The Barmaid Ruth Saxelby The underpaid part-time job is a cornerstone of teenage life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
5 Mar. 2025
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For decades, Skype has been a cornerstone of online communication, connecting millions around the globe through voice and video calls.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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There is an underlying fear that the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the first between an Arab country and the Jewish state – and which has become a bedrock of regional security – might be facing its greatest threat since it was signed 45 years ago.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Port St. Lucie, Florida See The Botanical Gardens Celebrating 15 years in 2025, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a bedrock of the community, welcoming all to enjoy its shaded walkways, flowering native gardens, and acres of wetlands and mangrove forests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Take the issue of emissions – the main justification for the pause.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The passing reference to transgender men in the original grant application appears to be the sole justification for its cancellation.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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