Sentence examples for basic plank of from inspiring English sources

Mr. Bradley said Mr. Gore's attacks against his plan "have cast doubt on his commitment to a basic plank of Democratic platform, which is national health insurance".

But she pointedly did not mention a basic plank of previous talks — using Israel's pre-1967 borders as a basis for territorial negotiations.

Most of all, they have assailed a basic plank in China's reform platform: improved and stable relations with America.

For a basic plank, start by getting into push-up position on the floor.

Get in the same position you assume for the basic plank.

Hold for a bit, then return to the basic plank position.

Diddley bows (ultra-basic, one-string-nailed-to-a-plank-of-wood contraptions that can be made easily by children) are a common training instrument for young blues musicians, and the tradition of making guitars from cigar boxes still thrives in hobbyist blues circles.

And the most basic models -- a plank of wood suspended from two ropes or an old tire tied to a tree -- still hold their own in competition with top-of-the-line play sets of cedar redwood.

When doing a basic front plank or side plank, try lifting up one leg at a time and holding it for 5 to 10 seconds.

We bought a set of basic trucks (wheels) – basic even by 1976 skateboard standards – screwed them to a plank of wood we had vaguely carved into a V at the front and headed off to the park.

The universal provision of basic social services and targeted support for disadvantaged groups, such as women, people with disabilities, older people and minority groups, is a key plank of the flagship report of the UN Development Programme UNDPP).