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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Fun fact, Yoni Ben-Yehuda, head of watches at Material Good, actually designed the aforementioned Timepeace, adding an extraordinary malachite dial with gold numerals that draw from alphabets around the world.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026 -
Tweedy even snuck in a callback to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot with a clue about the NATO alphabet (a Times crossword staple).—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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Oakland County township supervisor Chris Barnett said Tuesday that restaurants are starting to get permission to re-open, although local officials ask that food service be on carry-out rather than dine-in basis for now.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Home prices have risen on an annual basis for 34 months in a row.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove offensive language.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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While elements of his defensive flaws are overplayed, Tuchel has clearly felt that his negatives outweigh the positives.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“ABC.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ABC. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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