ANC
1 American-
Also A.N.C. African National Congress.
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Army Nurse Corps.
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Example Sentences
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Zikhali Barthman, 65, had been a staunch supporter of the ANC for years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Ramaphosa needs at least 133 MPs to reject an impeachment motion and the ANC currently has 159 seats in the National Assembly.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
At that time Ramaphosa's African National Congress had a majority in parliament, but since the 2024 general election the ANC has been governing in a coalition.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The ANC remained the most-supported party with 38 percent, according to a survey of 3,600 people released last month.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
Even among the Rivonia Trialists there was disagreement as to whether the plan had been adopted as ANC policy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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