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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Recent Examples of basis
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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Connecticut’s robust public higher education system, thriving local economy, plentiful local talent, and successful public-private partnerships provide an ideal foundation for implementing AI programs like the Connecticut Online AI Academy.—
Lisa Gevelber,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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This waterproof foundation is guaranteed to stay put for a solid 12 hours.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Since its debut in 1995, the Vans Warped Tour has been a cornerstone of alternative music culture, launching the careers of acts like Paramore, Blink-182, and My Chemical Romance, and providing a stage for countless others.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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The trucking industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, moving goods that sustain our businesses and communities.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 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,
24 Jan. 2025
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Altadena has for years been a bedrock of the NAACP in Southern California, given its history and high rate of Black homeowners, Johnson said, often used as a model for how Black families can build equity through homeownership.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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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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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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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