in the abstract
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: without referring to a specific person, object, or event : in a general way
thinking about freedom in the abstract
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Medicaid is not implemented in the abstract, but through state agencies, vendors, eligibility systems, notices, call centers, claims data and clinical records.
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Michelle Mbekeani,
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1 July 2026
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Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“In the abstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20abstract. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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