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CBI

British

abbreviation

Confederation of British Industry

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The CBI said they would appeal against the verdict.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It adds that overall applications for Caribbean CBI programmes have increased by 12% since the fourth quarter of 2024.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

Movement restrictions proved "quite a shock" for affluent people used to travelling freely on private jets, prompting the first surge in stateside CBI applications.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

A CBI report says Mr Ahmed last used his phone and laptop around 10am the day he disappeared.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

If request could not be verified, indicate sources checked, as in: NUC 1968-72-0; CBI 1971-0.

From LILRC Interlibrary Loan Manual: January, 1976 by Long Island Library Resources Council (N.Y.)

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