acronym
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Also known by its rather unsubtle acronym, CRUSH, this initiative is taking unprecedented steps to withhold and defer funds in response to suspected fraud.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
I have an acronym that gives you some conversation strategies: QUICK.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Small business owners, known as "mipymeros" after the local acronym for SMEs, "mipymes," were also cautiously optimistic.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Wall Street has a new way to market the AI trade: Take the shares of companies that investors most want to own, including some they still cannot buy, and turn them into an acronym.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
She said acronym loudly, making sure Ms. Laverne heard.
From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
Known by acronyms that need no explanation, viruses like Covid, Sars and Ebola conjure up images of medics in protective suits and spark fear in populations worldwide.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
And we all know some of the many acronyms for that.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
The American presidency is an alphabet soup of acronyms.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2026
In one scene, a civilian asks Lieutenant Dane what the acronyms tattooed on both his hands stand for.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2026
Use emoticons and acronyms only if Dr. Chomsky will get them—and welcome them!
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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