as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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The outlet first began publishing elementary and middle school rankings in 2021.
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024
Mochi Robotics Kit Ages 4-8 Mochi Robotics Kit is a hands-on way for early elementary learners to build coding skills through play.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Those who leave child care have gone on to work as elementary or middle school teachers, teacher's assistants, nurses, home health aides, or even cashiers, the MTF wrote, citing a recent Rappaport Institute report.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
On average, report card data shows that 41% of Illinois elementary and middle-schoolers met or exceeded literacy standards last year.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024
Mochi Robotics Kit Ages 4-8 Mochi Robotics Kit is a hands-on way for early elementary learners to build coding skills through play.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Those who leave child care have gone on to work as elementary or middle school teachers, teacher's assistants, nurses, home health aides, or even cashiers, the MTF wrote, citing a recent Rappaport Institute report.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
On average, report card data shows that 41% of Illinois elementary and middle-schoolers met or exceeded literacy standards last year.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 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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Another was revealing the math that would show nature’s multiple fundamental forces to be just different offspring of one unified force.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 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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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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