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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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Recent Examples of alphabet
The number represents the 13th letter of the alphabet, M, in homage to the Mexican Mafia, the powerful Southern California prison gang.
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
The new facility is equipped with four dual-tasking machines (think tapping your head and reciting the alphabet backwards at the same time) designed to push users cognitively in a safe and fun environment.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Originally approved for preschool and pre-K, the story portrays a family whose puppy gets lost at a LGBTQ+ Pride parade, devoting a page to each letter of the alphabet.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
If all 21 names are used in a particularly active year, the WMO has a supplemental list ready, but the Greek alphabet is no longer used, following a rule change in 2021.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
The new facility is equipped with four dual-tasking machines (think tapping your head and reciting the alphabet backwards at the same time) designed to push users cognitively in a safe and fun environment.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Originally approved for preschool and pre-K, the story portrays a family whose puppy gets lost at a LGBTQ+ Pride parade, devoting a page to each letter of the alphabet.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
If all 21 names are used in a particularly active year, the WMO has a supplemental list ready, but the Greek alphabet is no longer used, following a rule change in 2021.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alphabet
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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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Her latest volume, the National Book Award winner Something About Living, is full of impossible cohesions, offering this straight-on singularity of body and mind to birds, grammars, and architectures.—
Cindy Juyoung Ok
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Look for misspellings, poor grammar, or URLs that are suspicious.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Kavanaugh also noted that the Administrative Procedures Act remains an avenue for plaintiffs to bring challenges to presidential policies on a nationwide basis.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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As technology continues to rapidly advance and new tools are released on a consistent basis, determining how to best tackle cybersecurity threats and a lack of regulations for AI use is essential to keeping sensitive information and valuable IP safe for the long term.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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