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.
Example Sentences
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We grew up with that line from “ABC’s Wide World of Sports” show.
From Los Angeles Times
It was his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” beginning in 2006, that catapulted him to stardom.
From Salon
He had first noticed symptoms - a weakness in his right hand - just over a year prior, he told ABC's Good Morning America.
From BBC
Earlier this year, ABC’s “The View” featured Talarico as well as his main rival, fellow Democrat Jasmine Crockett.
From Los Angeles Times
While iRobot doesn’t have a specific Valentine’s Day Roomba promotion on its website, the company saw an uptick in interest last year when ABC’s “Good Morning America” spotlighted the vacuum as a top gift choice for the holiday.
From MarketWatch
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