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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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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Toni is an abbreviation of her baptismal name, Anthony.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Another downside is that many acronyms are not unique, so the same abbreviation can mean different things, even within a single field, said Kragh.
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Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Also, units of Ukraine’s Security Service struck the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region east of Moscow, said a senior official from the agency, which goes by the abbreviation SBU.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Toni is an abbreviation of her baptismal name, Anthony.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Another downside is that many acronyms are not unique, so the same abbreviation can mean different things, even within a single field, said Kragh.
—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Also, units of Ukraine’s Security Service struck the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region east of Moscow, said a senior official from the agency, which goes by the abbreviation SBU.
—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its summary, from the title throughout, is shameless propaganda.
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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Leaks and condensation need to be addressed by a professional since mold can cause health problems.
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These walls are there to prevent condensation from leaking out and food and drinks from sliding off.
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