BS
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bags
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bales
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bill of sale
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Bachelor of Surgery
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British Standard(s) (indicating the catalogue or publication number of the British Standards Institution)
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Bahamas (international car registration)
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Example Sentences
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“I mean, I got some B’s in math in school, so yeah, I’m aware of the math there,” he said, acknowledging the swing nature of his vote.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
The song was called Killer B's, inspired by stories of deadly insects invading the US from Brazil.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Does this mean Fund A’s management is more skilled than Fund B’s management?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
Though that remains the case as of Tuesday afternoon, Cardi B’s Instagram page still features photos of Diggs.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
I had obtained A’s and B’s in all the other subjects, but because I had failed Tsonga, which carried more weight, I had failed.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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