bases
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
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Example Sentences
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In addition to military bases, many civilian buildings have been hit across the country.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A small-scale map might suggest that it’s vulnerable to occupation, as it borders the Persian Gulf, just across from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“This is going to cover our bases all the way through.”
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
With the bases loaded, I was still pouting when the batter drilled the ball deep to right.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In one highly coordinated operation, the United States would launch weapons from bombers, submarines, and missile bases in America and Western Europe.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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