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GOP
noun
Phrases
the GOP
: the Republican Party of the U.S.
longtime members of the GOP
—often used before another nouna GOP governor
attending the GOP convention
Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."
Examples of GOP in a Sentence
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The man with the once-iron grip on the GOP legislative agenda used his considerable influence to block good policy on corporate regulation, the environment and all manner of other things.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
But Reagan faced a Democratic House of Representatives that objected, and by 1984, the GOP had abandoned its call for abolishing the department.
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Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Bergen additionally warned the New Jersey GOP not to get complacent in the 2025 gubernatorial race.
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025
The New York Democrat told his members to prepare a blitz of amendments to the GOP's budget resolution, according to multiple sources familiar with the call.
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Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
The ability to repeal Biden’s regulations is the latest sign of the GOP’s power in Washington, now that Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Read more Texas Greg Abbott Responds After Dallas Police Refuse to Join ICE Raids
GOP Bill Would Ban Criminals From Asylum.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Best of the Bee: Long barred by Democrats from California’s Latino Caucus, GOP lawmakers create their own group via Nicole Nixon
Another poll predicts high support for Kamala Harris in 2026 for governor.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
Jim Durkin, McCombie’s predecessor as House GOP leader, stepped down from the legislature after the 2022 election.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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“GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOP. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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