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Symbol, Chemistry.

chromium.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Other definitions for Cr (2 of 4)

abbreviation

conditioned reflex; conditioned response.

consciousness-raising.

Biology, Ecology. critically endangered.

critical ratio.

Other definitions for Cr (3 of 4)

cr.

abbreviation

credit.

creditor.

crown.

Other definitions for Cr (4 of 4)

C.R.

abbreviation

Costa Rica.

Banking. credit report.

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How to use Cr in a sentence

And remember: That CR funded the government at the level Republicans demanded!
Help Us Harry Reid, You’re Our Only Hope|Michael Tomasky|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“The CR ship has sailed, and we are getting so close to the debt ceiling,” the aide said.
Shutdown Setback: Republicans Are Bailing on ‘Clean’ CR|David Freedlander|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This is even shared by those like Rep Devin Nunes (R-CA) who has long advocated for a clean CR.
House GOP Won't Budge On Clean CR|Ben Jacobs|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Almost all Democrats have signaled their support for a clean CR.
Five Boehner Quotes—From One Interview—That Explain Everything|Jamelle Bouie|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

That CR carried the levels of funding for government agencies demanded by Republicans, not Democrats.
Here Are Three Debt-Ceiling Lies You’ll Hear From the GOP This Week|Michael Tomasky|October 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At least, he thought they might play some other tune besides cr-r-r-i!
The Tale of Chirpy Cricket|Arthur Scott Bailey
He had had no idea how loudly one of the Cricket family could play his cr-r-r-i!
The Tale of Chirpy Cricket|Arthur Scott Bailey
Du-cr-re-a, ——; Chief of the tribe, and his family; a group of eight.
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. I (of 2)|George Catlin
Valeria held the postcard out for him to see, and covering everything but the last line, said: "What does 'cr' mean?"
The Devourers|Annie Vivanti Chartres
The two Highlanders bobbed down hastily, as a heavy shell fell with a rolling cr-r-r-ump within a hundred yards of them.
Grapes of wrath|Boyd Cable

British Dictionary definitions for Cr (1 of 4)

the internet domain name for

Costa Rica

British Dictionary definitions for Cr (2 of 4)

abbreviation for

Councillor

the chemical symbol for

chromium

British Dictionary definitions for Cr (3 of 4)

abbreviation for

Community of the Resurrection

Costa Rica

Costa Rica (international car registration)

British Dictionary definitions for Cr (4 of 4)

cr.

abbreviation for

credit

creditor

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Scientific definitions for Cr

The symbol for chromium.