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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Not every letter in the alphabet is used.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Over the past century, most people who write the language have used the Latin alphabet.—
Bryan Kirschen,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Weather apps have a tendency to alienate their user bases, perhaps because people’s physical experiences—their plans, their dress, their commutes—so directly depend on an accurate report.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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On an annual basis, Cabarrus collects hundreds of millions — not billions — in property taxes.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the decades that followed, Wong redefined the visual grammar of American cinema through his mastery of wide-angle lenses, low-key lighting techniques and his development of the crab dolly.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Start with George Washington, who struggled with grammar and spelling.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Republicans are eyeing the inclusion of elements of the legislation into reconciliation as a means of getting it across the finish line instead.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the one hand, content perceived as liberal or critical of the government often faces backlash from various elements.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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