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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Large gatherings are expected at the ABC's main offices in offices in Sydney and Melbourne, with participants to wear black.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The pause on Paul’s season is the latest example of how ABC’s reality TV dating franchise centered on rose-colored love stories has become plagued by firestorms.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The season includes nine episodes and other programming elements, including a special that ran immediately after ABC’s Oscar telecast this month, which attracted 5.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
"As it gets worse, I think that puts pressure on the Congress to come to a resolution," he told ABC's "This Week."
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
The morning melted away as we spelled each other down and taught Little Britches her ABC’s.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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