OAS
Americanabbreviation
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Organization of American States
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Organisation de l'armée secrète; an organization of European settlers in Algeria who opposed Algerian independence by acts of terrorism (1961–63)
Example Sentences
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Ramdin called member states of the OAS -- an organization that promotes cooperation in the Americas -- and other partners that have pledged support for an international gang suppression force to fulfill their commitments.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In 2019 Ms Villarán admitted taking funds from Odebrecht and OAS to finance her 2013 mayoral campaign to stay in office, but denied they constituted bribes.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
Ecuador’s Deputy Minister of Human Mobility Alejandro Dávalos told OAS representatives gathered in Washington, D.C. that Glas did not meet the requisites to merit receiving asylum from Mexico and could not be considered politically persecuted.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
The statement said the U.S. and its OAS allies will continue to press the Managua government over its human rights record despite the withdrawal.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
CARIBE: The OAS is here to help the SIM maintain stability.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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