Cb
columbium.
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Cb
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C.B.
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CB
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Citizens' Band
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Companion of the (Order of the) Bath (an English title)
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County Borough
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(in Canada) Cape Breton Island
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Etymology
Origin of C.B.
From Latin Chīrurgiae Baccalaureus
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Casey O’Malley, a data scientist at CB Insights, says that given the investment required to have a real AI infrastructure, many industries are splitting into “hyperscalers” and most everyone else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Sporting greats of a bygone time such as Denis Compton, CB Fry and Tip Foster are among the 12 men to do it.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
If voters approve Measure CB, it could generate $30 million to $35 million annually for services like street and sidewalk repairs, 911 emergency response, fire protection and parks, according to city estimates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
About 53% of Argentines said they want a change of government next year in a recent CB Global Data poll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
When we tired of this, we’d turn on the CB and listen to the lonely banter of truckers stretched out across the interstate.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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