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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Gomez’s letter to Disney Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro cited FCC investigations into ABC’s “The View” and its debate moderation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
ABC’s strenuous arguments mark a departure for the Disney-owned outlet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Having said all that, many of us were instantly floored by Ronald Moore’s reinterpretation of ABC’s 1978 prime-time space saga, and still point to it as one of TV’s strongest political and social parables.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
"How many times will ABC's leadership enable Kimmel's atrocious behavior at the expense of our community," she wrote.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The first thing you did in an emergency was ABC’s.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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