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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Tiffany Thurman, the mayor's chief of staff: $218,000 as vice president at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The alleged incident unfolded on June 13 at the YMCA Handby Outdoor Center located in Wilmington, the FBI said in a press release on Tuesday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
Standing inside the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center, DeFeo shook hands with the officers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2024
In recognition of her charitable work, Gee received the Keepers of the Dream Award in 2023 and the Chestnut Street YMCA Black Achievers Program as the Adult Achiever of the Year in 2019.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The alleged incident unfolded on June 13 at the YMCA Handby Outdoor Center located in Wilmington, the FBI said in a press release on Tuesday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2024
Standing inside the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center, DeFeo shook hands with the officers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2024
In recognition of her charitable work, Gee received the Keepers of the Dream Award in 2023 and the Chestnut Street YMCA Black Achievers Program as the Adult Achiever of the Year in 2019.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 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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