F.D.
Americanabbreviation
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Fidei Defensor.
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fire department.
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focal distance.
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of FD
Latin: Defender of the Faith
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Mr. Kalinak made the remarks in front of the F.D.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2024
She first heard about “Cop City” from a video by F.D.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
When he was just a boy, his mother connected Al with two pastors, Bishop F.D.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2018
“The only thing that kills you is the heat,” said Villanueva, clad in a dark blue uniform from his cap to his boots as he worked a 12-hour shift at an intersection on F.D.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2017
Has he not thrown suspicion upon F.D. by that writing in blood?
From The Living Link by James De Mille
Measure FD was one of eight measures on the Nov. 3 Los Angeles city ballot, all of which were approved by voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
“The attacks on this motion and Measure FD were misguided and just flat out incorrect,” Coates said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
Known as Reg FD, the rule prohibits public companies from selectively disclosing material, nonpublic information to investors, analysts and other market participants who might trade on the information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2025
Nevertheless, the authors suggest that probiotics could well provide a novel therapeutic approach to treating FD, so they call for more research.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
The back pressure line FD is drawn slightly above the atmospheric line, a distance to represent about 2 pounds per square inch.
From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous
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