NGO
Americanabbreviation
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National Gas Outlet.
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nongovernmental organization.
abbreviation
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non-governmental organization
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(in India) nongazetted officer
Example Sentences
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"Sidon is overcrowded," said Jihan Kaisi, an NGO director helping the displaced at a school that is already sheltering three times more people than it can handle.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
The study relied on long term monitoring carried out by the NGO Opération Cétacés.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
MSF's Head of Mission in Gaza, Will Edmond says the NGO checks all staff and "would never knowingly employ anyone affiliated with any armed group".
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
The NGO says deregistration leaves it unable to bring in international staff to provide support to local ones who continue to work.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
My classmates were the sons and daughters of NGO executives, Syrian businessmen, Haitian foutbòl stars, and world-renowned musicians.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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