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of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
These revelations have put the biologist at the vanguard of a new field called basal cognition.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
Fill the dish with enough water to just submerge the celery’s root end (basal plate), not the entire piece.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024
Now, the effectiveness of a novel basal insulin, efsitora alfa, that’s designed to be injected once a week has been tested in two separate Phase 3 clinical trials – one with type 1 diabetics and one with type 2 – and has yielded some very promising results.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Ultraviolet radiation is thought to cause up to 95% of basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and between 70-95% of melanomas in people with fair skin.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
Fill the dish with enough water to just submerge the celery’s root end (basal plate), not the entire piece.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
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Seniors receive excellent service with weekly housekeeping, personal grocery shopping, a 24-hour pharmacy pick-up, basic technology training, and more.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Since 2017, sporadic protests have challenged the theocracy over soaring prices of basic necessities, repression and imprisonment of dissidents, and women’s personal rights.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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It's been widely reported that Mangione grew up in a successful Baltimore family, which owns two country clubs, and became the valedictorian of the Gilman School, a private all-boys elementary and secondary school.Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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As students move through elementary, middle, and high school, exposure activities include age-appropriate outside-of-school experiences, such as workplace visits.Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Too many of the revelations defy even rudimentary logic and there isn’t enough effective suspense to spackle over the plot holes.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although their context may be different, the underlying principles are the same.Anna Anisin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These programs aim to reduce shootings by addressing underlying social factors and providing intervention services in at-risk communities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This shift requires comprehensive training and a fundamental change in mindset across the organization.Danny Jenkins, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Has the fundamental power structure of the sport changed?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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