How to pronounce abbreviation

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“abbreviation” in real sentences

130 clips in the index · 67 American · 13 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. what this abbreviation means.

    Census Bureau · hear it here

  2. love to use the abbreviation.

    CDC · hear it here

  3. <Well, and the abbreviation for sodium is Na and the abbreviation for potassium is K.

    CrashCourse · hear it here

  4. The abbreviation stands for private finance initiative.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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