abstract
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The dispute was never simply what “arrives in” means in the abstract but what Congress intended that phrase to accomplish within a statutory scheme governing inspection, admission, and asylum.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
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
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
For many, the forecast is far from abstract.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
And in general, he’s just not someone who’s easily rattled or thrown off course by anything as abstract as doubt or hurt.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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