91 entries under foundation topic. ×

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determinant(noun, cause, reason, base, matter)
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explanation(noun, support, action, reason, base)
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factor(drop, part, material, element)
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infrastructure(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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nitty-gritty(noun, law, quality, character, spirit)
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presumption(noun, concept, support, action, philosophy)
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rock bottom(expression, law, basic, stipulation)
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root(noun, support, action, drop, part)
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spring(noun, cause, reason, idea, base)
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premise(noun, concept, support, action, philosophy)
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ABCs(law, condition, basic, necessity)
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action(noun, law, support, rule, reason)
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authority(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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backbone(noun, nature, support, action, quality)
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background(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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backing(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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bottom line(noun, expression, law, spirit, base)
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brass tacks(noun, expression, law, condition)
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chief ingredient(noun, expression, support, action, base)
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connection(noun, religion, cause, base, belief)
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