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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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The three-letter acronym isn't an abbreviation of a country delegation — its athletes are tied to Russia, whose nation's flag will not be present following a series of doping scandals and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Rake — which was previously used to describe season 1's Duke of Hastings, Simon (Regé-Jean Page) — is an abbreviation of the old 16th century term rakehell.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
What is the correct way to spell the abbreviation for the word until?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Rake — which was previously used to describe season 1's Duke of Hastings, Simon (Regé-Jean Page) — is an abbreviation of the old 16th century term rakehell.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
What is the correct way to spell the abbreviation for the word until?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
The acronym is a direct reference to these textile blends’ chemical abbreviations (polyester and cotton) and the project’s primary goal (upcycling).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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The general format for interviews, subject to change, is to have each candidate make a three-minute introduction, answer brief questions from council members, then deliver a one-minute summary.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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With respect to Google, the suit says the company’s core search engine and its artificial intelligence summary feature called AI mode were responsible for publishing victims’ personal information.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The facility had heavy ice condensation in the one door upright freezer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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This rapid change in temperature creates condensation, which is why your lawn is often glistening with dew on spring and summer mornings.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Abbreviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abbreviation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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