DP
1 Americanabbreviation
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data processing.
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displaced person.
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data processing
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displaced person
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(in South Africa) Democratic Party
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Etymology
Origin of d.p.
From Latin dīrēctiōne prōpriā
Example Sentences
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Since leaving LIV before this season, he has been competing on Europe’s DP World Tour, where the top finishers at the end of the season get PGA Tour cards.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Rahm, 31, had become ineligible for DP World Tour events and as a member not in good standing would not have been available for Ryder Cup selection next year.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Hatton is among eight other players who had already agreed terms with the DP World Tour to continue playing LIV events without incurring sanctions.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Rahm's DP World Tour decision comes at a time when LIV's future is shrouded in uncertainty following the withdrawal of Saudi funding.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
And he was surprised that DP sold gift certificates.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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