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noun

  • The basic, foundational components from which a larger or more complex system is created.
  • Rectangular toys, typically made of wood or plastic, used by children for construction play.

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Surging demand for the building blocks of AI has led to a memory-chip shortage and fueled a global rally in semiconductor stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

These are foundational building blocks of deliciousness, no less worthy because they happen to arrive in powdered form.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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  • the ground floor
  • the ABCs

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  • the finished article
  • the whole enchilada
  • the bells and whistles
  • advanced topics
  • superstructures

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