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a recording of musical abbreviations that introduces the listener to the great composers
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The word started out as an abbreviation, or more precisely, an initialism - where initial letters are pronounced separately (as opposed to an acronym, where the initial letters are pronounced as a word).
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 July 2025
Moth is just an abbreviation of his name – Timothy.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 23 July 2025
Moth is just an abbreviation of his name – Timothy.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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According to a 2021 summary of the PREP program, 1,421 Wisconsin youths attended at least one program and nearly 1,100 completed two-thirds of the sessions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The chancellor voided the resolution in Wilson County Chancery Court on Aug. 26, and granted the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgement.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
27 Aug. 2025
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Just like homemade bags, each sleeve has an outer fabric ring that wraps around the cup, with a bottom piece to keep all condensation contained.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sitting in the bar’s backyard, afternoon sun high, condensation pouring off those Shirley Temples, a joint going back and forth between Bassin and DiGesu, Winter begins to share an idea he’s had for a new live rig for his guitar.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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