BBS
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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A BBS was hosted on a personal computer, and other computers could dial in to the BBS using a modem and a terminal software program, allowing users to exchange messages, documents and software.
From Salon
"Many times I came outside, and I would find little BBs by the front door," resident Monico Palomino told a local NBC affiliate.
From BBC
“Many times I came outside, and I would find little BBs by the front door, so I’m very glad the person was caught,” another neighbor, Monica Palomino, told KNBC.
From New York Times
He didn't have a car his first time out, but now owned a gold Acura Legend that had gold BBS rims and peanut butter-colored leather.
From Salon
That shake can identify inert dummy rounds where gunpowder has been replaced by BBs, but investigators say at least one round contained no BBs and was marked as a dummy by a hole in the side.
From Seattle Times
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