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Tu

1 American  
Symbol,

  1. (formerly) thulium.

Tu. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Tuesday.

t.u. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. trade union.

T.U. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. toxic unit.

  2. Trade Union.

  3. Training Unit.

TU British  

abbreviation

  1. trade union

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Since familiarity is critical when traveling, Tu also suggests bringing the same food and water bowls your dog regularly uses at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Tu generally prefers carriers over harnesses for safety and security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

When her best friend got married seven years ago, Tran Tu Linh gave her a gold ring weighing just over 0.1 ounces.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

They will face Australian wildcards James Mccabe and Li Tu in the second round.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The biggest treat of all was when John Tu sat at my table.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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