YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young men
—usually used with the
a member of the YMCA
—sometimes shortened informally to the Y
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Married for almost 30 years, Murphy and his wife, Vikki, were active in the YMCA and Orangewood Children’s Home.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
These include Asian Americans for Better Community, League of Women Voters, Montalvo Arts Center, Silicon Valley YMCA, Saratoga Historical Foundation, Saratoga Rotary and Special Olympics of Northern California.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
Schoemann said partnering with outside organizations, such as the local YMCA or a school district, will be key to maintaining some of what the campus provided the commuity, like theater and recreational opportunities.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
California demands toy stores be gender-neutral Trump as a pop culture icon, making 'YMCA' great again
Elon Musk shelled out over $250 million to stay close Trump
Amber Duke and Steven Olikara discuss how much Elon Musk shelled out in support on President-elect Donald Trump.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
These include Asian Americans for Better Community, League of Women Voters, Montalvo Arts Center, Silicon Valley YMCA, Saratoga Historical Foundation, Saratoga Rotary and Special Olympics of Northern California.
—Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
Schoemann said partnering with outside organizations, such as the local YMCA or a school district, will be key to maintaining some of what the campus provided the commuity, like theater and recreational opportunities.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
California demands toy stores be gender-neutral Trump as a pop culture icon, making 'YMCA' great again
Elon Musk shelled out over $250 million to stay close Trump
Amber Duke and Steven Olikara discuss how much Elon Musk shelled out in support on President-elect Donald Trump.
—The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
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“YMCA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMCA. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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YMCA
noun
: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Christian men
Etymology
Young Men's Christian Association
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