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The phrase "are basically being" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state of existence or action that is ongoing and somewhat informal, often implying a simplification of a more complex situation.
Example: "In this project, we are basically being asked to rethink our entire approach to marketing."
Alternatives: "are essentially" or "are fundamentally".
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"They are basically being held captive".
Macy: Those materials in the landfill are basically being wasted unless we go back in the future and mine them — which I think we'll probably be doing.
"I think this will have a tremendously damaging effect on parents who do not have choices, where they are basically being told that their schools are not effective".
"If T.P.P. is the only game in town, the starting point for multilateralization of these rules will be the T.P.P. rules, which are basically being written by the U.S.," Mr. Baldwin said in e-mailed comments.
Megalomania has often given a fillip to science, and I am given to understand that cryonic advances today are basically being driven by the Kevin Pietersen Society's desire to restore him to this rightful place in the England batting order.
"When you have to choose between these two proposals, you are basically being asked to pick your poison," said E. J. McMahon, an analyst with the conservative Manhattan Institute.
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But, also, they were basically being victimized.
"They're basically being penalized for being smart," he said.
"They're basically being ignored simply because of the paranoia.
"Greece is basically being bribed not to default.
"Modernizing was basically being unconservative in a deliberate manner.
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