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  • initialism chemistry Bis-chloroethylnitrosourea (also called carmustine).

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Examples

  • While the line is marketed toward tweens, those looking to snap up phthalate- and paraben-free makeup for under six bucks might want to overlook juvenile product names like BCNU "be seeing you" eyeshadow.

    Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: What's the Best Eco-Friendly Makeup? Jennifer Grayson 2011

  • While the line is marketed toward tweens, those looking to snap up phthalate- and paraben-free makeup for under six bucks might want to overlook juvenile product names like BCNU "be seeing you" eyeshadow.

    Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: What's the Best Eco-Friendly Makeup? Jennifer Grayson 2011

  • The British Columbia Nursing Union (BCNU) filed a suit against the provincial attorney general and Medical Services Commission for allowing the expansion of private clinics that they claim violate the Medicare Protection Act,

    2008 March : Law is Cool 2008

  • The British Columbia Nursing Union (BCNU) filed a suit against the provincial attorney general and Medical Services Commission for allowing the expansion of private clinics that they claim violate the Medicare Protection Act,

    Nursing Union Wins Battle for Healthcare : Law is Cool 2008

  • But it gets livelier: “anyone” is shortened to NE1, XLNT flashes “excellent,” “thanks” is snipped to TX and “be seeing you” to BCNU.

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • But it gets livelier: “anyone” is shortened to NE1, XLNT flashes “excellent,” “thanks” is snipped to TX and “be seeing you” to BCNU.

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • The BCNU disputes that, saying that the workload for public health nurses who aren't part of the Healthy Start program will skyrocket and pinch other services such as school programs and outreach to patients newly diagnosed with HIV.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed WENDY STUECK 2011

  • While lauding the intentions of the Healthy Start program, the BCNU is concerned that it does not involve new money or staff.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed WENDY STUECK 2011

  • While the line is marketed toward tweens, those looking to snap up phthalate- and paraben-free makeup for under six bucks might want to overlook juvenile product names like BCNU "be seeing you" eyeshadow.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Jennifer Grayson 2011

  • "They get more drugs because they're angry," said BCNU provincial council member Judy McGrath.

    CBC | Top Stories News 2011

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