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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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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 15 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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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 15 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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Analysts now warn that Patel's on-air summaries may force prosecutors to respond in court, potentially complicating an already fast-moving and closely watched prosecution.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is crucial since AI summaries often skip site visits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sisters flit in and out of the house while others gab about the new semester, sipping on iced coffees that are quickly gathering condensation.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 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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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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