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Salvation Army

noun

  1. an international Christian organization founded in England in 1865 by William Booth, organized along quasi-military lines and devoted chiefly to evangelism and to providing social services, especially to people in poverty.

  2. a retail store operated by the Salvation Army selling donated clothing, furniture, books, etc., at low prices.

    This sofa was a bargain at the Salvation Army.



Salvation Army

noun

    1. a Christian body founded in 1865 by William Booth and organized on quasi-military lines for evangelism and social work among the poor

    2. ( as modifier )

      the Salvation Army Hymn Book

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Malone asks Cowboys mascot Rowdy, riding shotgun, as the two haul a giant Salvation Army bucket in a big rig to AT&T Stadium.

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He finally escaped from the gang over Christmas 2022, and was referred to the Salvation Army for help.

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When residents first reported bed bugs, the Salvation Army said it had followed all processes to control the situation.

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Lizzie Cox, of the Forest of Dean Salvation Army, said the hub was "discreet" and parents would not be judged.

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“We’re trying to break the cycle of relapse for people in recovery,” Salvation Army recovery advocate Tom Wolf told the Assembly Health Committee in an April hearing.

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