on the basis of
idiom
: according to : based on
Students were chosen/selected on the basis of their grades and test scores.
Examples of on the basis of in a Sentence
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On May 17, 1954, the nine justices unanimously agreed that separating children on the basis of race in public schools was unconstitutional.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2024
Early labor unions were generally hostile towards the growth of the industrial labor market and implemented barriers of entry to protect their own interests, discriminating particularly on the basis of race and religion.
—Jacob Swartz, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
But on the basis of market math, Harry just shot an eagle.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The university has responsibilities to protect their students from harassment on the basis of religion or creed or national origin.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 May 2024
The complaint brings claims for violations of New York’ human rights law, which bars discrimination on the basis of race, as well as breach of contract and negligence, among several others.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Artificial intelligence is too important a technology to be evaluated on the basis of vibes.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Iraq must be dealt with on the basis of sovereignty and mutual respect, not as a proxy for other conflicts.
—Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Todd Spitzer applauded King for refusing to strike the firearms enhancement on the basis of Eriz’s age, but blasted the state Legislature for allowing judges that level of discretion.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2024
Early labor unions were generally hostile towards the growth of the industrial labor market and implemented barriers of entry to protect their own interests, discriminating particularly on the basis of race and religion.
—Jacob Swartz, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
But on the basis of market math, Harry just shot an eagle.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The university has responsibilities to protect their students from harassment on the basis of religion or creed or national origin.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 2 May 2024
The complaint brings claims for violations of New York’ human rights law, which bars discrimination on the basis of race, as well as breach of contract and negligence, among several others.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Artificial intelligence is too important a technology to be evaluated on the basis of vibes.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Iraq must be dealt with on the basis of sovereignty and mutual respect, not as a proxy for other conflicts.
—Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
Todd Spitzer applauded King for refusing to strike the firearms enhancement on the basis of Eriz’s age, but blasted the state Legislature for allowing judges that level of discretion.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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“On the basis of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20basis%20of. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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