- plural of ABC.
ABC's
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Also ABC the alphabet.
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the basic skills of spelling, reading, and writing.
learning the ABC's in the early grades of school.
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Also ABC the basic or elementary facts, principles, etc., of a subject.
the ABC's of electricity.
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CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” which ended its 11-year run in May, and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will face off Sept. 14 at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
On Thursday, the “Last Week Tonight” host kicks off a guest-star arc on ABC’s long-running daytime soap “General Hospital,” which continues through Friday and then Monday, July 6.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Johnson shared the diagnosis during an interview with Michael Strahan that aired Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
NBA games and series such as FX’s “Shōgun” and ABC’s “High Potential” increase engagement on Disney+—a priority for the company as it tries to retain domestic subscribers and attract more overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
But when Connie Chung called during my third- period class, I knew in my heart that she would be the best person to tell our story for ABC’s Prime Time Live.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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