variants
or ABCs
as in principles
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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On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.2% in July, down from 0.3% the previous month, while core prices ticked up 0.3%, a bit faster than the 0.2% in June.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025 -
As such, the state is also a hub for NORAD firepower stationed at two primary bases of Fairbanks and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, where President Donald Trump is set to receive Putin on Friday.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moral vocabulary has been absorbed into the language of force, and grief now shares its grammar with the machinery that manufactures it.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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This type of companion isn’t just occasionally opinionated or a stickler for proper grammar.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Read about other clubs below: Few managers or head coaches in the game have a tactical philosophy as clear and consistent as Ruben Amorim’s.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Perfect for those with backgrounds in philosophy, ethics, law, social sciences, or public policy.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the foundation of this system is Darry Ring’s unique real-name authentication.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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An estimated 60% of women and 12% of men will have at least one UTI in their lifetime, according to data from the foundation, the research and education arm of the American Urological Association.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For extra endurance, cover your pieces when not in use to protect them from the elements.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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