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In a 2017 interview with US magazine Fortune, Huang explained that the name "Nvidia" comes from the letters N and V, which they used in their file names to stand for "Next Version."
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Woodward’s willingness to put his name behind controversial legal actions had led some officials to joke behind his back that his initials really stand for Sign Whatever, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Corona Garza struggles to stand for long periods of time and can’t see very well out of her left eye.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Those points might represent cities, PCs, subway stations, or organs, while the connections could stand for highways, cables, railway lines, or blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Second, when states and school districts adopt the standards, they are taking a stand for rigor, informed by a clear intent.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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