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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Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
After that agreement expires, the government and Estrada may extend that on an annual basis.
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Sofi Zeman
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Liquid detergent is also significantly heavier than its equivalent in detergent sheets—up to 94% on a per-load basis.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The participating universities will have free access to the supercomputer, while businesses and public institutions will be able to use it on a pay-per-use basis.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
After that agreement expires, the government and Estrada may extend that on an annual basis.
—
Sofi Zeman
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Liquid detergent is also significantly heavier than its equivalent in detergent sheets—up to 94% on a per-load basis.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The participating universities will have free access to the supercomputer, while businesses and public institutions will be able to use it on a pay-per-use basis.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
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Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela was broken long before two back-to-back earthquakes ripped the country from its foundations last Wednesday.
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The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
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After helping Boston win two World Series titles, Lester joined the Cubs and became a cornerstone of Chicago’s historic championship run in 2016.
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Food and drink Seasonality and local sourcing are the cornerstones of Indigo, the main restaurant that sits on a mezzanine floor overlooking the lobby bar.
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When reunited in New York, that existing chemistry became the cultural bedrock of the entire locker room.
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Customer trust is the bedrock of any successful business, preventing churn and ensuring longevity.
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Creative output alone is no longer sufficient justification for investment.
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What was the breakdown for and against and what justifications did the majority give for its decision?
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“Basis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basis. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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