the GOP

noun

: the Republican Party of the U.S.

longtime members of the GOP

—often used as GOP before another noun

a GOP governor

attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP is an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

Examples of the GOP in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the presidential race, Democrats are also trying to hold the governorship, as Josh Stein looks to succeed Gov. Roy Cooper, and break the Republican legislative supermajority the GOP has held since state Rep. Tricia Cotham flipped parties. —

Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2024 The court’s decision marks the latest victory in the war the GOP is waging against DEI and diversity programs. —

Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 4 June 2024 Democrats would be wise to recognize human frailty in themselves the next time they’re tempted to cast scorn on the GOP from great moral heights. —

Noah Rothman, National Review, 3 June 2024 Some of that vote was certain to be cast as a protest by voters never intending to support Trump in the first place, and some of that 20% is anticipated to come home to the GOP in November. —

Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for the GOP

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