Bea

American

[bee] / bi /

noun

a first name, form of Beatrice.

BEA British

abbreviation

British European Airways

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Example Sentences

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The BEA releases its initial estimate of third-quarter gross-domestic-product growth.

From Barron's

From the late great organist Nancy Bea Hefley playing “Master of the House” for Orel Hershiser … to Kenley Jansen revving up the crowd with “California Love” … there is a rich history of Dodgers being identified by their accompanying music.

From Los Angeles Times

The second estimate, which had previously been scheduled for Wednesday, will likely be postponed, according to the BEA’s website.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also on Monday, the BEA assigned a new release date for its report on September personal income and spending, which was skipped Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal

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