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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In opposing the request, prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office argued that there was no basis for Supreme Court intervention and that Trump’s legal positions were unsupported by any court anywhere.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
To comply with federal law, hemp products contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But while Williams has built loyal fan bases around the world, his success has never quite translated to the U.S. market.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Like many of his predecessors, the former Burnley manager saw key players sold on a regular basis in an attempt to balance the books and keep Everton afloat.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
To comply with federal law, hemp products contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But while Williams has built loyal fan bases around the world, his success has never quite translated to the U.S. market.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Like many of his predecessors, the former Burnley manager saw key players sold on a regular basis in an attempt to balance the books and keep Everton afloat.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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More than three quarters of executives said AI’s true benefits will only be realized when the systems are built on a foundation of trust.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, cultural figures such as the family foundation of Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg and their Heartland Foundation.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sousa Design’s holistic model is the cornerstone of its success.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Empathy is a cornerstone of effective leadership, yet narcissistic leaders often dismiss the needs or emotions of others.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Their talent spotting was the bedrock of their unbeaten domestic double last season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Foundation: Expertise And Credibility In an industry rife with pseudoscience, expertise is the bedrock upon which true leadership is built.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Johnson did not cite a reason for Turner’s removal, but Turner told CBS News that the speaker cited concerns from Mar-a-Lago as justification.—
Cami Mondeaux,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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The letter, published on Jan. 14, points out that Walmart has not provided financial or business justifications for this policy change.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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