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While the term hasn’t actually appeared on menus, the shorthand has become a popular way to describe the resurgence of foods and drinks marrying sweet and spicy flavors.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
As one of the largest universities in the country, Arizona State University has become synonymous with its shorthand ASU.
Originally known as the Territorial Normal School, then later as Arizona State College, Arizona State University officially became known by its current name after a 1958 vote.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
In other words, the term skill issue originated as a shorthand way of saying that another player lacks skill.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 9 Sep. 2024
It’s become common shorthand to refer to Xiaohongshu as China’s version of Instagram, but the platform is really a mélange of different social media companies.
—Bynicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
As one of the largest universities in the country, Arizona State University has become synonymous with its shorthand ASU.
Originally known as the Territorial Normal School, then later as Arizona State College, Arizona State University officially became known by its current name after a 1958 vote.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
In other words, the term skill issue originated as a shorthand way of saying that another player lacks skill.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 9 Sep. 2024
It’s become common shorthand to refer to Xiaohongshu as China’s version of Instagram, but the platform is really a mélange of different social media companies.
—Bynicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Shorthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorthand. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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