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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.
—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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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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Chapter 101 of Florida Statutes limits a ballot summary to 75 words.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Storing batteries in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to corrosion and damage over time.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The fabric absorbs condensation and doubles as a drink marker.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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