ob.
1 Americanabbreviation
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oboe.
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Meteorology. observation.
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a river in the W Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NW to the Gulf of Ob. 2,500 miles (4,025 km) long.
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Gulf of, an inlet of the Arctic Ocean. About 500 miles (800 km) long.
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Medicine/Medical. Also ob
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off Broadway.
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opening of books.
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ordered back.
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opening of books.
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ordered back.
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(on tombstones) obiit
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obiter
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oboe
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Old Boy
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outside broadcast
noun
prefix
Etymology
Origin of ob.1
From the Latin word obiit
Origin of ob.2
From the Latin word obiter
Origin of ob-6
Middle English (from Old French ) from Latin, representing ob (preposition); in some scientific terms, from New Latin, Latin ob- (prefix)
Example Sentences
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“Most people do want to pay their medical providers, especially in this situation of an OB/GYN. If you’re going to have more kids or continue to see that provider, you want to maintain a good relationship with them,” said Patricia Kelmar, senior director of healthcare campaigns at Public Interest Research Group.
From MarketWatch
We also have complaints now that women who don’t go outside the veteran’s facility because they don’t have mammograms or they don’t have some of the OB facilities, the VA is really slow at paying their bills.
From Salon
I called my OB to check on the slightest twitch or pain at all times of day or night.
Former Senegal forward Niasse, who scored 12 goals in 65 Premier League games for Everton and still attends their home games, also made his debut against Collegiate OB - who are based in Liverpool and wear an Everton training kit as their strip.
From BBC
Paul Barrow, 38, who plays on the wing for Collegiate OB, faced former Wigan full-back Figueroa on Sunday - and had to explain to his nine-year-old son who Heskey was.
From BBC
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