- present tense form of initial (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"That's quite upsetting for me to hear. The last phone call I made to a ward manager, she might as well have just said that to me," she said, referring to the FOH initials.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
It’s part of why I put my initials on items like my wallet, the cuffs of my bespoke shirts, my sleepwear and my towels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Take the 20-year-old plaintiff identified by the initials K.G.M. in the Wednesday case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
"Meanwhile, various cosmetic products, which are renowned for their quality and affordable prices, can be imported from the DPRK," he added, using the initials of the North's official name.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
So, between the initials and the earmuffs and the hand flapping, the nickname had stuck.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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