ps
1 American-
phrase structure.
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power steering.
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pieces.
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pseudonym.
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passenger steamer.
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permanent secretary.
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postscript.
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Privy Seal.
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Theater. prompt side.
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Public School.
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Passenger Steamer
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phrase structure
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Police Sergeant
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Also: ps. postscript
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private secretary
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prompt side
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Example Sentences
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He has a rule of Three Ps “is it possible, plausible or probable?” to judge the merits of the argument.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
“So the communication is very wide open. You definitely have to watch your Ps and Qs.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025
The designers also introduced their new logo in various forms — two abstract letter Ps combined to form an S — on a black sweater, or as hardware on shoes, belts or bags.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
"My list of achievements is longer than my list of regrets," he raps on Rice & Ps.
From BBC • May 26, 2023
The class was busy coloring Ps for “pumpkin.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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