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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
Local authorities banned residents from collecting water from the river and reinforced chlorination in the water distribution system, said MSF, the abbreviation for the French name of the group, Medecins Sans Frontieres.
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Aside from that event, fans can expect a Pencil Bat for every team with their city abbreviations on it (NYY, LAD, CHI, TEX, etc.).
—Caleb Mezzy, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The deportees are being held at the Terrorism Confinement Center, known by its Spanish abbreviation CECOT, Mr. Bukele’s flashy megaprison, for at least a year, according to the Salvadoran president.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Published on March 13, 2025 By Will Sabel Courtney
Mercedes-Benz
Few three-letter abbreviations command as much respect in the automotive world as AMG.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Aside from that event, fans can expect a Pencil Bat for every team with their city abbreviations on it (NYY, LAD, CHI, TEX, etc.).
—Caleb Mezzy, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The deportees are being held at the Terrorism Confinement Center, known by its Spanish abbreviation CECOT, Mr. Bukele’s flashy megaprison, for at least a year, according to the Salvadoran president.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Published on March 13, 2025 By Will Sabel Courtney
Mercedes-Benz
Few three-letter abbreviations command as much respect in the automotive world as AMG.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Liquidity management teams adjust positions throughout the day using streaming market data, instead of waiting for end-of-day summaries.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Later on, another neighbor, before entering the house, pressed her nose up against the glass on the door and used her finger to draw a heart in the condensation.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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Leaks and condensation need to be addressed by a professional since mold can cause health problems.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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