Example Sentences

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They are basing their case on articles in the European Convention on Human Rights concerning the right to life and respect for privacy and the family.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

However, most states that offer in-state tuition to students without legal status are basing the benefit on where the student graduated from high school—an in-state school—not where they live.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2025

But the bowlers, they are not used to bowling 10 overs if you are basing your team on T20 form and experience.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

With this project we are basing our search on the common assumption that civilisations elsewhere in the Universe may employ similar technologies to those developed on Earth.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

The mockingjay that Bonnie and Twill are basing all their hopes on.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins