He was nominated and, after passing basic training, he joined the Army.

CNN: Specials

But the fact that huge numbers of kids are passing through school systems and not learning basic literacy drives home the fact that districts also need to take checking to see if the kids are learning anything more seriously.

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But even if the paper's argument is correct, it ignores the basic fact that so many people have become so good at passing their educational privileges on to their children.

ECONOMIST: Lexington

But despite a spirited display, basic errors cost the visitors as the Rhinos ripped their defence to shreds with their slick passing game.

BBC: Leeds 46-10 Hull