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UO

American  

abbreviation

  1. Urban Operations: refers to combat, warfare, and military operations in urban areas.


Etymology

Origin of UO

First recorded in 1995–2000

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"This link is very rare," said Joe Dufek, a volcanologist at the UO.

From Science Daily May 27, 2024

Observing that migration with special cameras helped UO researchers and their colleagues capture the macroplankton's graceful, coordinated swimming behavior.

From Science Daily May 15, 2024

Couisnard had seven of Oregon’s 28 rebounds, another area UO won where WSU typically has an advantage.

From Seattle Times Jan. 6, 2024

Nirvana took Urge Overkill out as a support act on its Nevermind tour in 1991, which led to UO signing with Geffen Records in 1992.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2023

When the outcome was decided, UW outscored UO 43-36 in the second half, which was somewhat of a highlight on an otherwise dreadful Husky performance.

From Seattle Times Mar. 2, 2022

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