XO
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Etymology
Origin of XO
From X , symbol for a kiss; O , symbol for a hug
Example Sentences
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Both shops are tiny counter-serve spots — although Banh Mi XO has a half-dozen stools tucked under a counter in the front window.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024
A few years later, the now 19-year-old actor is delighting audiences by continuing Kitty's journey in her own spinoff, "XO, Kitty."
From Salon • Jun. 16, 2023
The "XO, Kitty" brand has a partnership with Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company, and American fashion retailer Forever 21 for a clothing line.
From Reuters • Jun. 14, 2023
A simple combination of day-old rice, frozen vegetables and some eggs, it gets its irresistible appeal from an umami-rich vegan XO sauce, made from shiitake mushrooms and ginger.
From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2023
December XO “Bri! Come here. I can’t get Alex to wake up! Alex! Alex!”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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