YMCA
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Last night, after we left a session of swimming at the YMCA, Salmon had a meltdown when we tried to go for sushi and learned that there was a 40-minute wait.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Marooned in an unfamiliar city, with no social ties, Folan taught yoga at a local YMCA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
So I sold it about a year ago and moved into an 8-foot-by-12 foot room on the fourth floor of the elevator-less Glendale YMCA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Then, I got a cheaper room at Mrs. Fisher’s rooming house which was close to the YMCA.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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