Oz
1 Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
noun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of Oz1
Jocular back formation from Aussie ( def. ) (with voiced sibilant)
Origin of oz.3
Abbreviation of Italian onza
Example Sentences
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"For me, watching a movie is enough of an experience," says creativity and innovation researcher Manel González-Piñero at the University of Barcelona , who has seen The Wizard of Oz at the Las Vegas Sphere.
From BBC
Easter Sunday used to be the territory of “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Ten Commandments,” or at one time or another “The Sound of Music.”
From Salon
Like so many questionable figures Americans came to trust in the 2000s, Dr. Oz got his start as a frequent guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
From Los Angeles Times
He went on to launch “The Dr. Oz Show,” where he dispensed health advice to millions of viewers.
From Los Angeles Times
Gold and silver annual average projections are cut 1% to $4,800/oz and $74.75/oz, with platinum downgraded by 2% to $2,024/oz.
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