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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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Recent Examples of alphabet
Taking a playful cooking trip through the alphabet with an A-to-Z guide to chili-making ingredients and techniques — from aromatics and avocado oil to the Mexican xoconostle prickly pear and zesty toppings like fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
The Argentine writer’s short story, first published in 1941, imagines an infinite archive of books in which the alphabet has been configured into every possible combination, resulting in a limitless array of texts meaning everything and nothing.
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Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
That said, Duolingo does a good job of teaching new alphabets.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
The roster includes 21 names, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet.
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Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 May 2026
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
The Argentine writer’s short story, first published in 1941, imagines an infinite archive of books in which the alphabet has been configured into every possible combination, resulting in a limitless array of texts meaning everything and nothing.
—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
That said, Duolingo does a good job of teaching new alphabets.
—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
The roster includes 21 names, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
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Out of love for different sound systems, different writing systems, different grammars, different sets of concepts, different idioms, different ways of seeing the world.
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His writing frequently eschewed basic grammar and punctuation.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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