C

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Instead of having just three parameters—a, b, and c in this quadratic—the latest A.I. chatbots are estimated to have trillions of parameters.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

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

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

Inside was an impressive sum of cash and a brief note: Perhaps you will find it convenient to receive a portion of your salary prior to going shopping— with thanks for your service & c.,

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood