G.O.P.

American  

Or GOP

abbreviation

1. Grand Old Party (an epithet of the Republican Party since 1880).

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GOP British  

abbreviation

1. Grand Old Party: a nickname for the Republican Party

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GOP Cultural  

1. Abbreviation of G rand O ld P arty, a nickname for the Republican party in the United States.

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Example Sentences

Although he has stressed that the choice of a running mate is his father’s decision alone, Mr. Trump has said he would be happy with Mr. Vance on the G.O.P. ticket.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

After his departure next month, Republicans will control 217 House seats to the Democrats’ 213, allowing the G.O.P. to afford only a single defection from the party line on votes when all members are present.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

“That’s a concern for me when your friends don’t help build you up and then question why you’re being torn down,” said Tamara Scott, the G.O.P. committeewoman from Iowa.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024

The third major G.O.P. contender, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, collected $812,500 during the fourth quarter and started the new year with $771,600 in the bank, according to his fillings.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

It was election day over all the state, a preferential primary for the purpose of choosing delegates to the G.O.P. convention to be held two months later.

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