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YWCA

American  
Or Y.W.C.A.
  1. Young Women's Christian Association.


YWCA British  

abbreviation

  1. Young Women's Christian Association

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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These might include swimming lessons at the YWCA, art classes or various scheduled play groups.

From Washington Post Apr. 4, 2023

They met back where it all began for her: at the Germantown YWCA.

From BBC Oct. 11, 2022

Community members interested in giving back can sign up to adopt a family for the holidays through the YWCA.

From Seattle Times Nov. 23, 2021

Black Power activists came, along with women from the YWCA.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2020

At Riddick’s request, Wilbur Hobby, the AFL-CIO leader, telephoned C.P. to let him know about the first organizational meeting to be held at the local YWCA.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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