C

Example Sentences

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Here, E again represents energy, m is the particle's mass, and c is the speed of light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Not every editor is quite as catholic with a little c, as ecumenical, as excited about such a range of writing as I am.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Clear signs of sulfur were found on the third planet, HR 8799 c, and the researchers believe it likely exists on the other two inner planets as well.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

This is often what I'd describe as campaigning with a small "c" – discreet conversations and planning, the vast majority a long way from the public gaze and deniable.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

All of that happened because a, b and c happened, and that led to d, e and f and so on, until basically your life is the whole alphabet.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson