alphabetical
Americanadjective
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in the conventional order of the letters or symbols of an alphabet
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of, characterized by, or expressed by an alphabet
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -al, -ial
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Here is the full list of those we know about - in alphabetical order.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The S&P 500 sectors are listed in alphabetical order with the full index at the bottom.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
These 10 funds are listed here in alphabetical order:
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
We have given you the years each player spent at both clubs as a clue, and have lined them up in alphabetical order.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
As the students line up in alphabetical order, I turn and see Beatriz take her place two people behind me.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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