NGO
Americanabbreviation
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National Gas Outlet.
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nongovernmental organization.
abbreviation
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non-governmental organization
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(in India) nongazetted officer
Example Sentences
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The Society for Community Organisation, an NGO that works with underprivileged groups, said the reform could help alleviate some of the worst living environments in Hong Kong.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
"If we don't do it, no one will do it for us," said Viany De Marceau from Cameroon, who runs REMAN, an NGO supporting African migrant workers.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
"Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels," said Vincent Kunda, head of Kongo River, an NGO which raises awareness of the scourge.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
In a separate operation, hackers created a fake Signal account impersonating the EU Ambassador in Armenia Vassilis Maragos, and invited NGO leaders to a fake conference on Armenia-EU relations.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
"Is she the one who works for that big NGO in New Delhi?"
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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