MAO
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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One of DDT’s breakout stars is MAO, a technically dazzling performer who mixes a punk rock energy and bold sense of humor with nimble grappling.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023
“Shortly thereafter, we resigned our board positions and notified MAO that we were terminating our relationship with them.”
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2017
"Shortly thereafter, we resigned our board positions and notified MAO that we were terminating our relationship with them."
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2017
Despite its branding emphasizing scholarships MAO would have a hard time falling under “educational” with less than 5% of its revenue going to scholarships.
From Forbes • Sep. 26, 2014
Scientists have not yet identified what factor in smoke lowers levels of MAO B, but Fowler speculates that it may be working synergistically with nicotine to boost dopamine levels.
From Time Magazine Archive
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