VSO
Britishabbreviation
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very superior old: used to indicate that a brandy, port, etc, is between 12 and 17 years old
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(in Britain) Voluntary Service Overseas: an organization that sends young volunteers to use and teach their skills in developing countries
Example Sentences
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A lot has happened among arts unions since the SAM VSO Union started bargaining on a first contract in summer 2022.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
The larvae farming program is “a real solution” to hunger, heavy dependence on imported fertilizer and climate change, said Ruchi Tripathi of the London-based group VSO, which supports farming communities around the world.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2022
"When millions of children cannot read, they become cut off from learning those lessons that literature can offer," said Philip Goodwin, VSO chief executive.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2015
English and French are SVO languages, whereas German and Japanese are SOV languages; a much smaller number, such as Arabic and Hebrew, use the VSO order.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 3, 2015
Governor Romney proposed this idea last month, and after talking with VSO representatives, I believe it is worth exploring in greater detail.
From Time ● Oct. 1, 2012
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