- a variation of nonplayer character.
NPC
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Example Sentences
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Officials could argue that the NPC is about setting the tone and the specifics of household budget support will follow.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
At the NPC, officials will roll out a five-year economic blueprint of China’s policy priorities through 2030.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
That technically rests with the National People's Congress or NPC, which will convene on Thursday.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The vote comes after the NPC removed 19 of its delegates on Thursday, including nine military officials.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
And any empty seats in the stands would be filled with randomly generated NPC fans who would wolf down virtual sodas and hot dogs while cheering wildly.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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