plural ABM's or ABMs ˌā-(ˌ)bē-ˈemz How to pronounce ABM (audio)

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Influential if eccentric nuclear war strategist Herman Kahn used exactly this argument in print to help the humiliated McNamara when the earlier ABM system was announced. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 Best Practices For Long-Term ABM Success Remember, ABM is a long-term strategy, not a one-time campaign. Dave Foster, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Officials with Service Employees International Union announced the strike by workers employed by American Airlines contractors, ABM and Prospect, in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Monday, after the workers on Friday voted to authorize their strike at the busy airport. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024 Following an investigation, Massport terminated its contract with ABM. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2024 This union represents employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services, which voted to create the chapter last year. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024 The original data was derived from the ABM Industries Incorporated annual 10-K report dated December 19, 2024. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024 The Bills and management company ABM provide shovels, but shoveling fans are welcome to bring their own equipment as well, the team said. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024 Sandoval had been on staff at ABM for more than two years. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024

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1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ABM was in 1963

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“ABM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ABM. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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