abstract
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As a climate reporter, I’m always looking for ways to make the seemingly abstract problem of global warming feel more concrete, approachable and even personal.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
For Father Andrew, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade is not an abstract historical debate, but a clearly visible, structural force shaping the lives of his parishioners today.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Unfortunately, most investors don’t focus on these issues; getting clarity about complex legal and regulatory classifications is boring and abstract.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
The meandering routes and Mediterranean scenery of the Hills were a fresh source of amazement, giving rise to monumental depictions of Mulholland Drive and Nichols Canyon in a newly abstract style.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The Greeks were different; they embraced the abstract and the philosophical, and brought mathematics to its highest point in ancient times.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing abstract
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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