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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Ah’Mari, now a 17-year-old junior, said he earned As, Bs and one C throughout high school.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Only eight banks got Bs, while the majority got Cs; 36 got Ds.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
The Glacier Range Riders begin the 2024 season with a home game on May 21 against the Oakland Bs, which also play in the Pioneer League.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024
Successful renewals win As and Bs, according to criteria provided by HHMI.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2023
They go from low Bs to very low Cs before they figure out what is going on.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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