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DOD

American  

abbreviation

  1. Department of Defense.

DOD British  

abbreviation

  1. Department of Defense

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The Chinese tech company Tencent’s similar experience with the DOD may have prematurely soothed investors.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The DOD can only access data that has been shared by service members who’ve consented.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

Written by David Vergun of DOD News and originally published on Feb. 9, 2021, the article recently disappeared from the website.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

The DOD official complained about not having the ability to coordinate with civilian authorities.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

But with a DOD of 4, only someone schooled in colas is going to be able to pick up on the subtle nuances that distinguish each soft drink.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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