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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Lexus has used half of the alphabet and almost as many numbers to name its vehicles.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025 -
The leading Russian fashion designers—Line, Befree, Love Republic—use English names and the Latin alphabet.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Corps officials will evaluate each request on a case by case basis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Each of the American automakers is expected to report double-digit declines in adjusted earnings per share but remain profitable on an adjusted basis, according to analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some questions and answers have been edited for grammar, spelling, clarity and brevity.—
Dorothy Elder,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rules of grammar were useless now, and never truly rules.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tactile elements—dice, pieces, boards—make the experience richer and more social.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jacket’s angular collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, as well as crisp black lines running down the arms are other elements to get excited over.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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