as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form
you've got the framework of the story and just need to fill in the details
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The framework of the Hamas-Israeli cease-fire deal changed little from the version negotiated by the Biden administration in May 2024.
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Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
As digital communication becomes more integral to daily life, ensuring robust security frameworks remains critical for maintaining user trust and data integrity.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
According to the Social Determinants of Health, a common framework for thinking about factors that influence overall health, our personal habits—like eating, smoking, drinking, and exercising—only account for about 30 percent of influencing factors.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
Spiritual solutions, which revolve around values, purpose, and connection, offer solace and practical frameworks to navigate whatever life throws in one’s way.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
As digital communication becomes more integral to daily life, ensuring robust security frameworks remains critical for maintaining user trust and data integrity.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
According to the Social Determinants of Health, a common framework for thinking about factors that influence overall health, our personal habits—like eating, smoking, drinking, and exercising—only account for about 30 percent of influencing factors.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
Spiritual solutions, which revolve around values, purpose, and connection, offer solace and practical frameworks to navigate whatever life throws in one’s way.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Framework.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/framework. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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