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drop initial

American  

noun

Printing.

  1. inset initial.

Etymology

Origin of drop initial

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

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The risks related to the pending lawsuits caused VW to drop initial plans for a merger with Porsche's holding company.

From Reuters

The risks related to pending lawsuits caused VW to drop initial plans for a merger with Porsche's holding company.

From Reuters

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