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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Use paint and alphabet stencils to add the letters to the pumpkins of your choice.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025 -
The new version breaks the alphabet into clearer chunks so children better hear each individual letter name and sound.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With the 240v power most EV owners use on a daily basis at home or work, 0%-100% takes about 11 hours.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Developed with technical support from Quantis, the questionnaire is available to all fashion brands on an optional and non-exclusive basis.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 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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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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