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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For the SAM VSO Union, wages and benefits are the remaining hurdles to clear as well.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024
"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
In 25 countries, VSO currently has 87 public-school boys, factory apprentices, girls and university men�all working at everything from repairing bicycles in Kenya to aiding sick Eskimos in Labrador.
From Time Magazine Archive
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