on the basis of
idiom
: according to : based on
Students were chosen/selected on the basis of their grades and test scores.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled in favor of an Ohio woman who wants to bring an employment discrimination claim against the state, alleging she was passed over for a job on the basis of her heterosexual orientation.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Under normal circumstances, the VA awards funding on the basis of several factors, including plausibility, preliminary evidence, a sound investigation plan, and the researcher’s track record.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
What To Know The Supreme Court rejected taking the case, instead leaving the initial federal appeals court ruling in place—choosing not to challenge educators' decision on the basis of the district being an inclusive environment for transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
As for the main part of the package, the administration will try to claim victory for the working class on the basis of the fulfillment of Trump’s promise to axe taxes on tips and overtime.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 5 June 2025
Under normal circumstances, the VA awards funding on the basis of several factors, including plausibility, preliminary evidence, a sound investigation plan, and the researcher’s track record.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
What To Know The Supreme Court rejected taking the case, instead leaving the initial federal appeals court ruling in place—choosing not to challenge educators' decision on the basis of the district being an inclusive environment for transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
As for the main part of the package, the administration will try to claim victory for the working class on the basis of the fulfillment of Trump’s promise to axe taxes on tips and overtime.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
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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 11 Jun. 2025.
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