dr
1 Americanabbreviation
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debit.
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debtor.
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drachma; drachmas.
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dram; drams.
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drawer.
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drum.
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Doctor.
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Drive (used in street names).
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debtor
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Also: dr.. dram
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drawer
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debit
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Also: dr. dram
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(the former) drachma
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Doctor
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(in street names) Drive
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Example Sentences
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Dr David Blane is a GP in Glasgow's Possilpark, and academic lead for GPs at the Deep End, an organisation led by doctors in Scotland's most deprived communities.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026
"There are countless other specimens that will be scientifically more important in the grand scheme of palaeontology," says Dr Smithwick.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
Psychologist Dr Clare Sutherland is holding up two large photos.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
"This is the most famous scene in the tapestry," Dr Musgrove says.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
“Yeah, Jonesy and I are laughing. She probably just told some dumb joke. She loves dad jokes. And we have Diet Dr Peppers. They always have those stocked.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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