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a shortened version of a written work
a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers
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Recent Examples of abbreviation
Rake — which was previously used to describe season 1's Duke of Hastings, Simon (Regé-Jean Page) — is an abbreviation of the old 16th century term rakehell.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
What is the correct way to spell the abbreviation for the word until?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
What is the correct way to spell the abbreviation for the word until?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for some, this abbreviation, and others like it, are banned from license plates in North Carolina.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025
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The group meets bimonthly with police leadership, can receive timely information after critical incidents and is expected to publish a public summary report after its first year.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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For one, the AI system undergoing the test should not have access to summaries of its own hardware specification or tools that can reveal it.—
Dimitris Tsementzis,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Moisture from condensation can also pool on cold sills in winter, feeding mold or mildew if it is not wiped away regularly.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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But window frames often become moldy due to moisture from condensation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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