- 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.
Example Sentences
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He told ABC's Good Morning America that he was upset that the lone juror would not acquit Clancy.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
ABC’s March telecast of the Oscars drew 17.9 million viewers, a 9% drop from 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Kevin Reddington told ABC's Good Morning America programme he was upset a lone member of the jury would not acquit Lindsay Clancy.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
But ABC’s decision to switch stations in St. Louis next month is getting scrutiny from Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr, who is already engaged in multiple legal battles with the Disney-owned network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Everybody fell silent to hear her teach Glenn his ABC’s.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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