A/O

American

Or a/o

account of.
and others.

AO ¹ British

abbreviation

Officer of the Order of Australia

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A/O ² British

abbreviation

account of

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ao ³ British

abbreviation

Angola

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Example Sentences

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He is applying for a O-1 US visa which is reserved for individuals with "extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics".

From BBC

In an episode of the German podcast "Das A&O vom Kaffequatsch" earlier this year, hosted by influencers Anahita Rehbein and Olivia von Platen, the pair took a break from their usual topics of motherhood and lifestyle to talk taxes with two experts.

From Barron's

After not seeing many rollerskaters at the Inglewood Pumptrack each time they visited, Bily Ruiz, 26, started a weekly meetup called K.h.a.o.t.i.c Quads.

From Los Angeles Times

Berlin-based hostel chain a&o Hotels and Hostels announced record earnings for the first half of 2023, with year-over-year sales up 47%.

From Seattle Times

The more basic a&o Hostels have family rooms with up to eight beds among its 40 European locations.

From New York Times

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