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abstract

[ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt, ab-strakt] / æbˈstrækt, ˈæb strækt, ˈæb strækt, æbˈstrækt, ˈæb strækt /








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But then he turned to more abstract painting, and European interest in his work dropped off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Zandt published a brief abstract about the Randolph earthquake in Earthquake Notes, but the finding attracted little attention.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

On one weekend in Tokyo, hundreds of visitors flocked to a zine fair showcasing a wide range of handmade magazines in different sizes and formats -- some incorporating abstract designs, photography or personal monologues.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I know saving for retirement can feel very abstract, especially when there are more immediate financial needs that seem likely to contribute to your happiness in the near term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Once Sumerians had hit upon this phonetic principle, they began to use it for much more than just writing abstract nouns.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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