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alphabetical

[al-fuh-bet-i-kuhl] / ˌæl fəˈbɛt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
in ascending order of a writing system
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unalphabetical


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Here is a list - in alphabetical order, by surname - of the seven candidates who are standing in the mayoral election:

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

These 13 highly recommended value stocks are listed below, in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Other candidates who have confirmed their intention to stand in the contest – set to be held on July 30 – include, in alphabetical order:

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Here are the forward P/E and sales growth projections for the 11 sectors of the S&P 500, listed in alphabetical order with the full index at the bottom:

From MarketWatch Feb. 24, 2026

“It’s sorted in alphabetical order, not year, so...”

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older



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