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For each of the following entries, determine the meaning of the abbreviation. The meaning of each abbreviation is a 2-word or 3-word phrase, and depends upon the context being applied to it, so this must be taken into consideration when forming your answer.
Each entry consists of the context followed by the abbreviation, the two being separated by a comma.
The hint provides an additional clue for each entry.
Example: Medicine/Health, C.D. Hint: Ebola virus (for example) Answer: Contagious Disease
1) Circus, B.A.
2) Podiatry, I.T.
3) Agriculture/Farming, C.D.
4) Spaceflight, M.C.
Each entry consists of the context followed by the abbreviation, the two being separated by a comma.
The hint provides an additional clue for each entry.
Example: Medicine/Health, C.D. Hint: Ebola virus (for example) Answer: Contagious Disease
1) Circus, B.A.
2) Podiatry, I.T.
3) Agriculture/Farming, C.D.
4) Spaceflight, M.C.
Hint
1) high wire2) causing digital discomfort
3) pest control
4) Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Answer
1) Balancing Act2) Ingrown Toenail
3) Crop Dust(er/ing)
4) Mission Control
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