abbreviation

Example Sentences

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In that payment, a "Peter Mandelson" is named on the account as "BEN", which is often an abbreviation for beneficiary.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Our sx numbers for the month of May were very low,” said Yaghoubtil in a June 3 Teams message to 64 staff members, using an abbreviation for surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

“The internet is all about outrage. It is perfect for IS extremism that builds on grievances,” he said, using an abbreviation for the group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

People joke that the abbreviation Lao PDR means "Lao Please Don't Rush".

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

Here’s what you do: • If a sentence ends with an abbreviation that has a final period, don’t add another period.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner