basic thrust
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbasicandthrust
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basic
adjective
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/
simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something ...
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thrust
noun
uk/θrʌst/us/θrʌst/
the main idea, subject, or opinion that is discussed or ...
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(Definition ofbasicandthrustfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Thebasicthrustof this approach is not logic so much as concern for the other party's feelings.
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Once we accept thebasicthrustof the argument, however, we can proceed in the traditional manner of science, viz., developing a clear taxonomy and hypotheses.
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Thebasicthrustof this analytical approach is the notion that to engage in speaking is to be involved in an interactive phenomenon.
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I have already made several comments about thebasicthrustof her remarks.
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Thebasicthrustis right, however, which is why we support them.
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I agree with thebasicthrustof his remarks, that parents should have their children immunised.
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Thebasicthrustof the amendment relates to payment of section 123 inspections.
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They are certainly a guide to comprehension of thebasicthrustof the legislation.
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Thebasicthrustof his energetic question is right.
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I am, however, unconvinced of the merits of the sentencing council, even bearing in mind the serious situation that underpins thebasicthrustof the argument.
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That has to do with local circumstances; it has nothing to do with thebasicthrustof the argument.
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I believe that thebasicthrustbehind them of keeping a special day has been preserved in the compromise legislation which we have already accepted.
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That all adds up to helping thebasicthrustof the campaign, the aim of which everyone is agreed on.
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Thebasicthrustof my argument is that it is yet another incident which increases public anxiety about radioactive and nuclear matters.
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In this sense, because stability, development and cooperation must be our prime considerations, this is thebasicthrustof this motion.
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Although we may understand thebasicthrustof the amendment, it is unhelpful in that it is extremely detailed and restrictive, and will create difficulties when we introduce our regulations.
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These again are at odds with thebasicthrustof government policy towards the private rented sector.
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However, thebasicthrustof our policies depends on sound common sense and a grasp of basic economic principles.
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There are many examples of local government activity, such as the development of nuclear-free zones, which are hostile to thebasicthrustof our defence strategy.
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