Basic
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Both words in one sentence
- They're reputed to play fast and loose, with basic courtesies and standard procedures.
Source: Series / American Odyssey -
The writers came up with the basic scenario before letting the voice actors loose, their improv making up the entirety of the video.
Source: Harpo Does Something Funny -
They also tend to outfit captured human ships with basic weaponry and defenses then let them loose in order to hunt them for sport.
Source: Turned Against Their Masters
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