LEP
American-
large electron-positron collider.
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limited English proficiency.
Example Sentences
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The study shows that the Palisades fire area has the highest proportion of LEP Asians, followed by those living in the Eaton evacuation zone, where a large segment of the Asian population is located.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025
As a result, the study showed that many well-intentioned LEP users still engage in risky online behaviors like using unsecured networks and sharing passwords.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024
Ministers and officials then conducted a competitive evaluation from which each LEP has been rewarded accordingly.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2014
More than 70 local manufacturing firms have applied for a slice of up to £7.8m that the LEP is making available from the government's regional growth fund to help smaller firms expand.
From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2013
No doubt the LEP analysts had discovered his accidental invitation.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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