EOD
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of EOD
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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And indeed, my onboarding status is EOD: “Your EOD has occurred. Welcome to ICE!”
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
"Various Second World War-era unexploded ordnance items were discovered as a result of the wildfires, which the EOD operator declared to be inert practice projectiles. They were retrieved for subsequent disposal," he explained.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
Yet as the authors admit in the study, "this investigation represents the initial exploration of the uncharted impact of electric eel EOD, but it does not directly establish its significance within the natural environment."
From Salon • Dec. 11, 2023
For Hungary’s EOD and Riverine Guard Regiment, such tasks are a daily routine.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023
For many in the EOD community, Sumlin’s mea culpa and excuses about needing money were not enough.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021
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