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floor
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floor noun base, basis, bedrock, bottom, flooring, foundation, fundamental basis, girder, ground, groundwork, jumping off point, premise, principle, rudiment, starting point, support, supporting structure, underlying principle, underpinning basis
Associated concepts: floor plan in zoning and construccion laws, hacking the floor in parliamentary procedure, minimum wage
See also: recognition


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Aside from dropping the hint about the Olympics, he didn't necessarily say anything noteworthy, but the fact he was actually talking 90 minutes before taking the floor against the Lakers was news in itself.
Congressional proceedings would be enlivened by requiring senators and representatives to suit up in team uniforms before taking the floor.
Brey, like many of his players, seemed at ease Wednesday before taking the floor for a 45-minute workout.
 
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