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OAP

American  
British.

  1. old-age pensioner.

OAP British  

abbreviation

  1. old age pension

  2. old age pensioner

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In 2014, she spent five weeks in an OAP.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

An inappropriate OAP is when someone is sent to a hospital in a different area because no beds are free locally.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022

But Kempton continues to wage his campaign, "Free TV for the OAP," emphasizing that pensioners should not have to pay for television.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2022

“The OAP has never performed a test on an asymptomatic patient,” the statement read.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2020

“At the OAP, individuals considered for testing must exhibit symptoms,” the site states.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2020

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