ATO
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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The ATO has since told lawmakers tax secrecy laws made it difficult to share the information needed to pursue a case.
From Reuters ● Aug. 6, 2023
During ATO usage, operators will remain in train cabs with reduced roles to monitor operations, watch out for obstructions and take over the train if necessary.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
“In ATO, train operators must remain alert, focused and engaged as small details such as a console light illuminating or not illuminating, as expected, can indicate that operator intervention is required.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
On March 17, safety commission officials said Tuesday, a train operator put his train into ATO several times during the day.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023
I updated her on what was happening—and that I might not be on ATO tonight if the power didn’t come back soon—and watched as sparks fell and fizzled to death in the slush.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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