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acronym

[ak-ruh-nim] / ˈæk rə nɪm /
NOUN
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Small business owners, known as "mipymeros" after the local acronym for SMEs, "mipymes," were also cautiously optimistic.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

With “F.I.G” — Scott’s debut studio album that’s an acronym for “Fall Into Grace” — she establishes her unique sound, sans playing one specific character.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He was tasked with investigating why so many 16- to 24-year-olds are not in employment, education or training - known by the acronym Neet.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It is a Hebrew acronym for the words, “The Eternal One of Israel Doesn’t Lie.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Dubbed PRONAPABA, its Portuguese acronym, the Smithsonian-sponsored program was conducting the first-ever full archaeological survey of Amazonia, which was being logged for cattle ranches at a speed that was beginning to cause protests.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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