S.P.C.A.
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Volunteers often bring their pets into the S.P.C.A. to be certified because they’ve noticed the calming effect the creature seems to have out in the world.
From New York Times • May 24, 2022
In San Francisco, the S.P.C.A. lost the battle and the robot was fired.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 4, 2019
“I’m sorry,” Carly says, “but this individual is untrustworthy. Don’t you recall what happened last Tuesday evening at 9:19 P.M. in front of the S.P.C.A. facility at 83622 Haverford Drive?”
From The New Yorker • Feb. 4, 2019
“The S.P.C.A. wasn’t happy,” said Dana Jefferson, class of 1966, who is now the executive director of Neville’s alumni association.
From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2012
Being up-to-date, instead of being a huntress she was to represent an agent of the S.P.C.A.
From Patty at Home by Wells, Carolyn
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