KIA
Americanplural
KIA's, KIAs-
Also K.I.A. killed in action.
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a member of the military services who has been killed in action.
Example Sentences
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KIA, the 73-year-old entity that calls itself the world’s first sovereign-wealth fund, is chaired by Abdulaziz AlMarzooq, the state minister for economic affairs and investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
A spokesman for the KIA told the BBC that all the victims were civilians.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023
There were five EV Super Bowl ads in 2022 costing roughly $58 million, including for the BMW IX, the electric Chevy Silverado, GM’s EV line-up, the KIA EV6 and Polestar.
From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2023
The military said its forces were responding to ambushes and other attacks by the KIA and armed groups on its forces and that it met international rules of engagement.
From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2022
After a collision with a third vehicle, two KIA occupants fled on foot and were later arrested by Tukwila police.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022
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