YMCA
Americanabbreviation
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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
It’s not the Boys & Girls Club, it’s not a YMCA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
They also get good pay, good insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and a membership to the local YMCA.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
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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