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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The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026 -
Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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First, proper English grammar (widely ignored nowadays) dictates that sentences should never end in a preposition.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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They will be edited for spelling, grammar and clarity.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Noun
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As with the therapies, SHA’s nutrition philosophy draws from both Western and Chinese medicine.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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That distinction speaks directly to the philosophy behind Khare’s show.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Especially Melanie, who was crying her foundation off before the vote was even announced.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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Regular caffeine consumption changes the way your brain responds to it, and that’s the foundation of tolerance.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The event also featured traditional performance elements, including a vibrant dancer, as city officials and community members marked the beginning of the project.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Inside, Scandinavian design elements steal the show.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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