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NRA

American  
Or N.R.A.
  1. U.S. Government.  National Recovery Administration: the former federal agency (1933–36) charged with administering the provisions of the National Industrial Recovery Act.

  2. National Recreation Area.

  3. National Rifle Association.


NRA British  

abbreviation

  1. National Rifle Association

  2. National Rivers Authority

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Example Sentences

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While taking money from the NRA, these cynical politicians offer empty “thoughts and prayers” in place of meaningful reform.

From Los Angeles Times

Plaintiffs include the NRA, Firearms Policy Coalition, and the Second Amendment Foundation, as well as some individuals and smaller businesses.

From Los Angeles Times

This logic is similar to the NRA’s argument that a gun is only as good or evil as the person wielding it.

From Salon

As people not blinded by NRA propaganda noted, this meant the law could never reflect changes in technology or social structures that have occurred in the past 250 years.

From Salon

In fact, these groups can rely on the same arguments advanced by the NRA, and are, I believe, likely to win.

From Salon