The editor treated D. L. as an alternative form of DL and added a cross-reference in the glossary.

On the score he wrote d flat as an alternative spelling to clarify the harmony.

The pianist hesitated before playing the prolonged D sharp, unsure if the composer intended it.

She tuned the piano to a d-sharp before the performance.

The guitarist tuned the song to D♯ for a brighter sound.

The pianist hesitated for a moment before playing the D flat in the passage.

After years of research, she finally earned her Ph. D., which opened many doors in academia.

She included B/D in her list of interests to ensure potential partners understood her preferences.

She takes vit. D supplements every morning to support her bones.

If the patient develops a severe rash, d/c the medication and inform the prescriber.