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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
At the same time, a letter of the alphabet could not be registered properly.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The story, which is available as a board book, invites readers to spot items starting with each of the letters of the alphabet, including apple, baseball and clouds — as well as items more specific to a Pride parade.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The researchers also found ancient graffiti among the fragments, including an inscription of nearly the entire Greek alphabet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
For the Vatican, all countries are equal before the alphabet.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The story, which is available as a board book, invites readers to spot items starting with each of the letters of the alphabet, including apple, baseball and clouds — as well as items more specific to a Pride parade.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The researchers also found ancient graffiti among the fragments, including an inscription of nearly the entire Greek alphabet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
For the Vatican, all countries are equal before the alphabet.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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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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Poor grammar, spelling errors, and generic or sloppy design are common in fraudulent communications like these.—
Justin Sablich,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Spot Facebook scam red flags like grammatical errors and urgency Bad grammar, vague responses, pressure tactics and unrealistic promises are common in impersonation scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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The 2024 hurricane season also included devastating storms Beryl, Milton and John, whose names along with Helene, have been retired out of the World Meteorological Organization's rotating alphabetical basis of hurricane names due to their severity.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of drink bases, including green tea, black tea, lemonade, sparkling water, water, or oatmilk, and tailor flavor combinations and sweetness levels to create their perfect summer sip.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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