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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But after searching for the better part of five years, Reddy has hired a new doctor on a half-time basis, and another is coming on board this June.—
Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025 -
About 90,000 other refugees were processed at three other military bases in the United States.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep it concise ‒ ideally no more than one page ‒ and proofread carefully for grammar and spelling.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Candidate responses are verbatim and have not been edited for spelling, grammar or clarity.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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That rapid transformation is embedded in one business philosophy of Hart’s: flexibility.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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That same philosophy also guides our thinking beyond individual stocks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For many of us, these quiet, intimate moments formed the foundation of our lifelong relationship with beauty.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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This initiative would later become the foundation for my work in corporate social responsibility and higher education.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 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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