Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation Dame Commander of the British Empire
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- initialism Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- initialism disadvantaged business enterprise
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Examples
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DBE, which is not allowed to mobilise savings from the public but borrows from CBE and other international finance organisations, finds itself in a far critical situation than CBE, reliable sources disclosed.
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DBE, which is not allowed to mobilise savings from the public but borrows from CBE and other international finance organisations, finds itself in a far critical situation than CBE, reliable sources disclosed.
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In the past three years, the City has formed the qualified underwriting teams for its bond financings to obtain the best available rates while meeting its policy goals relating to MBE/wBE/DBE participation and supporting local business growth.
Dennis Santiago: Has Los Angeles' Responsible Banking Initiative Been "Improved"? Dennis Santiago 2011
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She was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2000.
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In May 2009, additional chemicals were included: HCH/Lindane, HBB, Penta and Octa DBE, Chlordecone, PFOS and pentachlorobenzene.
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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In May 2009, additional chemicals were included: HCH/Lindane, HBB, Penta and Octa DBE, Chlordecone, PFOS and pentachlorobenzene.
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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In May 2009, additional chemicals were included: HCH/Lindane, HBB, Penta and Octa DBE, Chlordecone, PFOS and pentachlorobenzene.
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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Dame Daphne du Maurier, Lady Browning DBE 13 May 1907 – 19 April 1989 was an English author and playwright.
AS SEEN ON TV: DAPHNE DU MAURIER Toby O'B 2010
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In May 2009, additional chemicals were included: HCH/Lindane, HBB, Penta and Octa DBE, Chlordecone, PFOS and pentachlorobenzene.
THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010
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It could be used as either an indictment of DBE programs or the connection between large multinationals and government officials cashing in on their connections, or both.
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