acronym

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The criteria for diagnosing myeloma are sometimes described using the acronym CRAB: Calcium elevation, Renal issues, Anemia, Bone problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Companies that benefited from what some described as the “HALO” effect — an acronym for “heavy assets, low obsolescence” risk — enjoyed higher stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“I wanted ‘Sidecca’ painted across a wall as an acronym that stands for style, individuality, diversity, expression, community, culture and art,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“I think that the new authorities are reliably opposed to ISIS,” said Sam Heller, a Beirut-based analyst with policy institute Century International, using an acronym for Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Same acronym as Radio Direction Finding, to confuse the enemy, but not exactly the same thing.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein