CQ
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Radio. a signal sent at the beginning of radiograms conveying general information or sent by an amateur as an invitation for any other amateur to reply.
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Military. charge of quarters.
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abbreviation
Example Sentences
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CQ Roll Call’s John T. Bennett and I were the two reporters who asked about Trump violating it.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2025
Trump first removed the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., and nominated a retired three-star general to succeed him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2025
A vote study by CQ Roll Call found her the second-most likely House Democrat to break ranks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2024
“It was never so hot in September in previous years. Perhaps the education board can extend school holidays, according to the weather,” a parent told CQ News in Chongqing.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
The last message sent out was "CQ" which was faintly heard by the steamer Virginian.
From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by British Government
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