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But Hanke warned that lawmakers were basing their policy decisions on fears of an unlikely calamity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

However, it's still important to consider the other criteria the evaluators were basing their choices on, as well as potential biases that, while not ideal, can still factor into the decision-making process.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2024

Even at the time, scientists should have been clearer when they were basing policies on educated guesses.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023

“The Laundries were basing the date Brian left on their recollection of certain events,” Mr. Bertolino said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2021

While Spicer South and his cousins had been sustaining themselves or building up competences by tilling their soil, the leaders of the other faction were basing larger fortunes on the profits of merchandise and trade.

From The Call of the Cumberlands by Buck, Charles Neville