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Meanings of ABM in English

A defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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Examples for "antiballistic missile"
Examples for "antiballistic missile"
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It's the first licensed rendition of the nuclear holocaust game to feature three antiballistic missile bases, just like the coin-op.
Wired
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U.S.-operated antiballistic missile batteries based in Japan and South Korea are supposed to provide a last-ditch defense against this kind of risk.
Reuters
Usage of ABM in English
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Writer says ABM was always a weapon in search of a role.
The new yorker
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I was the only person at the ABM machine at the time.
Jamaica Observer
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Conclusions: ABM, compared with two control conditions, reduces pediatric anxiety symptoms and severity.
Pubmed
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Chicago anti-ABM protesters believe this came about partly through their efforts.
The new yorker
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Reuters was unable to reach ABM with the telephone number provided in the filing.
Reuters
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He then talks about the ABM problem, offering arguments in its favor and rebuttals.
The new yorker
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An ABM spokeswoman declined to comment on the IPO plan.
Reuters
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Aims: To examine patient perceptions of ABM across two studies, using a mixed methods approach.
Pubmed
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Washington believes the shield is possible under the 1972 anti-ballistic missile (ABM) treaty.
The Irish Times
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Nixon's decision to go ahead with the ABM system.
The new yorker
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He specifically targeted US efforts to alter the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty.
The Irish Times
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An ABM treaty was signed by U.S. & Russia.
The new yorker
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President George W. Bush today announced the withdrawal of the US from the 1972 ABM Treaty.
The Irish Times
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Russia regards the ABM agreement as a key component of the post-Cold War system of mutual deterrence.
The Irish Times
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Attention bias modification (ABM) protocols aim to modify attentional biases underlying many forms of pathology.
Pubmed
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Also, as donors need screening, the ABM discourages the use of any milk from an anonymous donor.
Reuters
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