as in principles
usually ABC's or ABCs plural
general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
a book on the ABCs of computer usage
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Noun
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If all 21 names are used in a particularly active year, the WMO has a supplemental list ready, but the Greek alphabet is no longer used, following a rule change in 2021.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025 -
Rose told Guinness that Joseph knows the Greek alphabet and is currently learning Morse code.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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On an average basis, the gap between PSG’s salary costs and those of other Ligue 1 clubs has widened from €31.8m in the season before QSI’s takeover to €587.6m in 2023-24.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Here in the Middle East, Iran has accused the U.S. of being complicit in Israel's attack and has threatened to target American military bases and ships if the U.S. blocks Iranian strikes on Israel.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Especially in multilingual markets, users frequently mix languages and use non-standard grammar, local idioms, creative spelling and hybrid sentence structures.—
Alessa Cross,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Answers may have been lightly edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some cases, to remove hate speech or offensive language.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
25 May 2025
Noun
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ABC. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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