attaboy

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a boy, man, or male animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the boy"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta boy." You won the spelling bee? Attaboy! Attaboy, Luke! Nice home run! Atta boy! I knew you'd get an A on your science test if you just studied a little harder.

attagal

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a woman, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. It is a variation of the more common (but also potentially diminutive) "attagirl"; sometimes spelled "atta gal." A: "I was promoted to executive manager this morning." B: "Attagal! You're in the big leagues now!" Atta gal, Jenn! I knew they'd publish your article! The boss is going to implement your suggestions after all? Attagal!

attagirl

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a girl, woman, or female animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the girl"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta girl." Attagirl! I knew you would ace your exam. Attagirl, Lucy! Nice home run! Atta girl! I knew you'd win the student council election!

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There are options on the table to fund large-scale infrastructure projects; it's just that the ATA doesn't like them.

ATA Chairman Barry Pottle Calls For New Fuel Taxes, Intensified Lobbying Efforts

Enacted to address acts of terrorism and provide speedy trials, the ATA has mostly been misinterpreted due to the wide definition of terrorism in the law, which in most cases allows the inclusion of crimes bearing little or no connection to terrorism.

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"Countries travelling abroad for exhibitions and events always look for the ATA Carnet for the export and re-export of the goods that they are using.

Qatar companies to get 'big savings' once ATA Carnet takes effect next month

The government is actively considering expanding the scope of ATA Carnet System.

FICCI organises workshop on ATA Carnet

For more information on ATA's vacation, please visit www.appalachiantrailadventure.com or ATA's Facebook page to see pictures from our daily adventures.

Appalachian Trail Adventures Vermont's Premier Hiking Spa Celebrates Their 10-Year Anniversary

The largest group of ATA graves is at All Saints' cemetery in Maidenhead, where 17 war graves represent men and women of six different nationalities.

ATA aircrew

In the first quarter of 2015, the number of ATA Carnets issued and received in the UAE jumped 70 per cent compared to the same period in 2014, Hamad Bu Amim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber, said on Tuesday at a ceremony organised by the chamber to celebrated the fifth anniversary of the launch of the ATA Carnet System in the UAE.

Merchandise passports issued in UAE to top 3,900

ATA Career Link provides a powerful venue for thyroid specialists to find job openings and for employers to search for the most qualified professionals in the field.

HEALTHECAREERS NETWORK DEBUTS ONLINE CAREER CENTER

Surveys of ATA members found 70 percent of attendees drive to the show, and Indianapolis is the most convenient location for the majority of them.

ATA signs seven-year show agreement

The diameter of the ATA is the most important determinant of the patency rate in anterior femorotibial graft.

Study of external diameter of crural arteries and their clinical significance

District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia by American Target Advertising (ATA).

ATA seeks dismissal of intellectual property suit

Before I started my summer internship with the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, I knew very little about Mary "Te Ata" Fisher.

"Art binds all people together."--Te Ata

ATA's Fabian Martens used last year's Erongo Business and Tourism Expo to announce the official launch of the company's training programme to members of the public.

ATA in Namibia