11.  Any way you read it, it's basically an excuse to sell toys.

12.  Describing his entourage, he says, "It's just basically my wife and I and a guitar and too much luggage. . . .

13.  Curt Flood conditions are forecast today, and basically for evermore, in major league baseball.

14.  Despite its setting in the ferociously beautiful Scottish Highlands and the imposing presence of Liam Neeson, "Rob Roy" is basically a cowboy movie with kilts.

15.  Despite the fast-paced tournament style, "Algebra Smart" is basically a well-taught review course translated to a CD-ROM.

16.  Despite the grand image, the director was said to be basically a shy man whose reticence often came across as arrogance.

17.  Despite the basically alternative-rock slant of the festival, older, more traditional musicians play there, too.

18.  Despite the differences, however, preschoolers are able to see that all families are still basically the same.

19.  Despite this sorry downturn, I'm drawn to write basically the same Thanksgiving message I did in 1997.

20.  Despite the fact they're vastly different people, the problem is basically a basketball issue.