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general or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based
you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study
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Recent Examples of alphabet
Her goal is to eventually own 26 dresses, one for each letter of the alphabet.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Julian learned the alphabet and could count to 20 in English and Spanish.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Enlarge / Comparison of letterforms: Marcus Marci vs. revealed alphabet.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
At one such classroom, inside a tent in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, a group of 17 children gather to learn the Arabic alphabet.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Julian learned the alphabet and could count to 20 in English and Spanish.
—Melanie Asmar, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Enlarge / Comparison of letterforms: Marcus Marci vs. revealed alphabet.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
At one such classroom, inside a tent in Deir-al Balah, central Gaza, a group of 17 children gather to learn the Arabic alphabet.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
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Here are some key elements behind the complex brain chemistry of being lovestruck.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The current reauthorization bill would prioritize relief for divided families and maintains many of the elements of the previous NKHRA reauthorizations.Olivia Enos, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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As a cast member, Moreno participated in sketches to help elementary school students develop their reading and grammar skills.Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Rewrite changes the sentence's tone from casual to professional, for example, while Proofread fixes typos and improves grammar.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
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This is why Russia, China and India are all expanding their number of bases, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and even Iran are looking to secure a foothold on the continent.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The latest Des Moines Register poll showing skyrocketing enthusiasm for Vice President Harris among Iowa’s independent women set off alarm bells for former President Trump and his allies, as both parties seek to rally their bases and drive turnout.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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