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
Reuters could not independently verify the death toll and spokespersons for the junta and the KIA could not immediately be reached for comment.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2023
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
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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