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bases

¹ American

[bey-seez] / ˈbeɪ siz /

noun

plural of basis.

bases ² American

[bey-siz] / ˈbeɪ sɪz /

noun

plural of base.

bases ¹ British

/ ˈbeɪsiːz /

noun

the plural of basis

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bases ² British

/ ˈbeɪsɪz /

noun

the plural of base 1

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“The Russians are developing many bases and capabilities that were sort of dormant since the end of the Cold War,” said Spanish Navy Rear Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Good knowledge bases save you from waiting for support.

From Salon

The commitment follows increasing concern among Nato allies about Russia's activities in the Arctic, including the reopening of old Cold War bases and a growing military presence in the region.

From BBC

Jonathan remembered his despair after he struck out with the bases loaded.

From Literature

But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.

From Los Angeles Times

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