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C&I

American  
  1. commerce and industry.

  2. commercial and industrial.


Example Sentences

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“C—C—” I close my eyes and concentrate.

From Literature

Intel: The U.S. and Ukraine have a longstanding intelligence partnership that has resulted in collaborations like a C.I.A.-supported network of spy bases that includes 12 secret locations along the Russian border.

From New York Times

“When I was very close to a C, I knew that there was something wrong,” Antonio said.

From Los Angeles Times

Personally, I’m still in search of my just-right A/C. I’m currently testing one from Midea, which has a convenient scheduling app and a quiet, energy-saving motor.

From Slate

He is the author of "The Way of the Knife: the C.I.A, a Secret Army, and a War at the Ends of the Earth."

From New York Times