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OAP

American  
British.

  1. old-age pensioner.

OAP British  

abbreviation

  1. old age pension

  2. old age pensioner

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Example Sentences

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Once he was discharged, he received good, local, support, but he can't understand why the OAP situation hasn't changed.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2022

But Kempton continues to wage his campaign, "Free TV for the OAP," emphasizing that pensioners should not have to pay for television.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2022

By the start of the new year he said he feared he was going to be killed in his sleep in "this OAP home".

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2021

“The OAP has never performed a test on an asymptomatic patient,” the statement read.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2020

“At the OAP, individuals considered for testing must exhibit symptoms.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2020

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