as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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The Pleasanton Unified School District is also looking to install turf at its elementary and middle school fields in the upcoming years
Turf has been praised for its ability to allow multiple sports to be played on a single field, even in inclement weather conditions.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
Kim attended Southfield Christian School for elementary and junior high school.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024
But the same does not hold true across Mt. Lebanon, as students from across the district — including elementary schoolers — told board members last year.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
My experiences from all angles of elementary education and WESD give me great insight into the challenges, needs and triumphs faced each day in the classrooms, on campus, in administration, at home and in communities.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany x Elsa Peretti’s will add just a touch a shimmer and shine to even the most basic of looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Broadly, Turkish cuisine celebrates restraint and richness–the sparkle of sumac, the quiet depth of pomegranate molasses, all lending depth to the most basic of ingredients.Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The nonsensical story, intentionally rudimentary special effects, and colorful visuals make House a perfect movie to watch on mute at a bar.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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At the Madison Square Garden rally in New York last month, Trump surrogate Vivek Ramaswamy said during his introductory remarks that the Empire State was a 2024 swing state, a projection that Democrats aren't buying.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, place your introductory $5 bet on Bucs vs. Chiefs or any other game.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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As Nicholas Brown argues, the fundamental difference between a commodity and an artwork lies in the fact that a commodity can be used in whatever way the consumer wants, whereas an artwork cannot.Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Using the military for domestic law enforcement would be a fundamental shift, one which Banks argues too few Americans have considered or grappled with.MaryAlice Parks, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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