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

The fleet is managed by the Russian Aerospace Forces, better known under its Russian acronym VKS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Hill was following a typical playbook for “FIRE,” an acronym for the “financial independence, retire early” movement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026

How much fun did you have sending important work emails back and forth with that acronym in the subject line?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Marine explorers know that “scuba” is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood