How to Use c in a Sentence

c

noun
  • The word “access” is spelled with two cs.
  • Many English words begin with c.
  • These stakes aren’t lost on the C-suite.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The school received a C grade last year.
    Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Lawn grubs are white and C-shaped, about 1/2-inch long.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
  • But this is not just about making 4-C great again.
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
  • As a result, the C ring turns clockwise too.
    Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • That means users must charge through one of the USB-C ports.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Here are the three failure modes holding most C-suites back, and what works instead.
    Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026
  • Apparently the c-word just sets some people off.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • There are those who don't have A/C, though, or who may struggle with hot weather.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • The first set, the A team is gone, the B team is gone, and part of the C team is gone.
    Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
  • This has implications for the C-suite.
    David Heacock, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The council did ban commenters from using the N-word and C-word last year.
    Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • This is unique, beautifully elegant and not out of some c***** home decor store.
    Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • As the rank and file busy themselves with AI helpers, the c-suite is lining its own pockets.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Crow has a ‘C’ rating from the TEA report card.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Swift has a ‘C’ rating from the TEA report card.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
  • There’s also a USB-C port for charging on the go.
    ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
  • This is just the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum (c) to the speed in the material (v).
    Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Women held 29% of C-suite roles, for example.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Credible c-suite responses to four questions can change that.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • Carving out time to exercise isn’t a luxury perk of the C-suite.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
  • That’s because the very same skills that are valued on the pitch are also highly desirable in the c-suite.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Take breaks in the shade or A/C if working outdoors this week and stay hydrated!
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C fan, with the racks in the upper and lower thirds.
    The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 2026
  • Just be prepared, as A/C units are going to be kicking on for a couple of days.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • But after the day came and went, the Sex and the City guest star was advised to have a c-section.
    Jessica Booth, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

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