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 former president has argued the indictment should be tossed out on the basis of prosecutorial misconduct, vindictive prosecution and presidential immunity.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 28 May 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 3 Jun. 2024.
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