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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Though some teams write sentences and paragraphs with the standard alphabet, most have an entire shorthand developed over time and programmed into the internal system.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Not every letter in the alphabet is used.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC confirm damage to other Iranian naval bases.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite the attacks, Iranian leaders have vowed to continue fighting and have launched drones and missiles at Israel as well as US bases and energy infrastructure in nearby countries.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The pastor, Jennifer LeClaire, said the biggest tell in the deepfake video was the poor grammar and unusual inflection of her voice.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Anyone can continue to learn and refine their vocabulary and grammar.—
Karen Stollznow,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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