NCP

American

abbreviation

novel coronavirus pneumonia: a type of pneumonia caused by COVID-19 in which tiny air sacs in the lungs, blocked by the virus from transferring oxygen to the blood, fill with liquids and pus, which can lead to a collapse of the lungs and in some cases death.

NCP British

abbreviation

National Country Party

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Etymology

Origin of NCP

First recorded in 2020

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NCP

A Londonderry company has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

"NCP is an iconic brand with a loyal customer base and talented workforce," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

In the end, the NCP won just six out of the 30 seats it contested.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026

It said this had been compounded by "persistently high" UK inflation, with NCP experiencing inflation-linked rent rises.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

It said NCP "pursued new car park developments to support revenue growth", as well as implementing cost-cutting measures, but "structural losses continued".

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026

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