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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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These migratory tribes, moving throughout central and northwestern Europe from the Iron Age into the Middle Ages, developed a visceral, abstract visual language that—far from being purely decorative—is alive with motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Dr. Sullivan will present the findings from the study, "Duodenal mucosal resurfacing prevents weight regain after tirzepatide withdrawal: REMAIN-1 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial -- midpoint cohort results," abstract 642, at 8:30 a.m.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

She noted that her kids call the celebrated abstract painter Mark Bradford “Uncle Bradford,” and that when she first met him, he was “living in this hole and creating these beautiful pieces.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

We should banish it, because I’ve learned the hard way that it’s too abstract.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“We talked about it before—God knows how long ago—but somehow, it was abstract then. Now...Kevin, if you can’t even say it, how can you expect me to do it?”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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