KIA
Americanplural
KIA's, KIAs-
Also K.I.A. killed in action.
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a member of the military services who has been killed in action.
Example Sentences
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KIA, the 73-year-old entity that calls itself the world’s first sovereign-wealth fund, is chaired by Abdulaziz AlMarzooq, the state minister for economic affairs and investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The KIA is one of the largest of dozens of ethnic insurgent groups that have been battling the military for decades, even before the coup.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023
Thaco Auto, manufactures and distributes vehicles including passenger cars and motorcycles from brands ranging from KIA to BMW to its own Thaco brand of buses, according to its website.
From Reuters • Jun. 28, 2023
There were five EV Super Bowl ads in 2022 costing roughly $58 million, including for the BMW IX, the electric Chevy Silverado, GM’s EV line-up, the KIA EV6 and Polestar.
From Washington Times • Feb. 13, 2023
After a collision with a third vehicle, two KIA occupants fled on foot and were later arrested by Tukwila police.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022
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