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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
Hint #5: One of the last three letters in the alphabet is featured.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
For their calculations, the team assumed the monkeys were using a keyboard containing 30 keys – the 26 letters of the English alphabet, plus the most common punctuation marks.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
Catbird Tiniest Alphabet Stud $64 Catbird Those in search of personalized gifts—or ideas to commemorate meaningful life events, or a memorable birthday gift—would do well to consider Catbird’s recycled gold alphabet studs, which can be mixed and matched, worn in singles or as pairs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Her goal is to eventually own 26 dresses, one for each letter of the alphabet.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
For their calculations, the team assumed the monkeys were using a keyboard containing 30 keys – the 26 letters of the English alphabet, plus the most common punctuation marks.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
Catbird Tiniest Alphabet Stud $64 Catbird Those in search of personalized gifts—or ideas to commemorate meaningful life events, or a memorable birthday gift—would do well to consider Catbird’s recycled gold alphabet studs, which can be mixed and matched, worn in singles or as pairs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Her goal is to eventually own 26 dresses, one for each letter of the alphabet.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 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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The experienced entrepreneur, designer and traveler continues to emphasize elements of authenticity and sustainability by implementing personalized approaches, thoughtful conceptualization and collaboration with local artists and makers.Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This is true to the spirit of a woman whose social media accounts have a let-it-all-hang-out quality, with such correct punctuation and grammar optional.Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Always double-check the sender’s email address, watch for bad grammar and don’t click on any suspicious links.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Some folks were riding high and maybe lacked perspective on the razor-thin margin there is for success in the NFL on a weekly basis.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Several large companies have joined Sanofi in calling for employees to return to the office on a hybrid basis.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Alphabet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alphabet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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