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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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The story, which is available as a board book, invites readers to spot items starting with each of the letters of the alphabet, including apple, baseball and clouds — as well as items more specific to a Pride parade.
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The researchers also found ancient graffiti among the fragments, including an inscription of nearly the entire Greek alphabet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
For the Vatican, all countries are equal before the alphabet.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Pretend a paintbrush is strapped to your toe and try to write your name or the alphabet.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The researchers also found ancient graffiti among the fragments, including an inscription of nearly the entire Greek alphabet.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
For the Vatican, all countries are equal before the alphabet.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Pretend a paintbrush is strapped to your toe and try to write your name or the alphabet.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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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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Grammarly instantly checks spelling, grammar, and tone, and can suggest improvements for clarity and professionalism.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Pimsleur really teaches you to understand and speak languages, whereas Transparent Online Language primarily gives you words, phrases, and grammar.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 July 2025
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And buyouts mean that towns’ tax bases decrease, bringing in less money to apply to future floods.—
John Seabrook,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Work on the cabin reconfigurations is taking place at Southwest's maintenance bases, including its base at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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