FAO
Americanabbreviation
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Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations)
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for the attention of
Example Sentences
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"The FAO is clear that damage has already been done."
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Overall, about one third of urea trade has been choked off, says the FAO.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Elevated lead levels were the primary driver, and cadmium concentrations in bananas also surpassed FAO recommendations.
From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026
Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, told Grist that preliminary trade data and industry sources suggest Mexico's exports dropped 2 percent, while Brazil saw an 8 percent decrease.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
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