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A general practitioner (GP), also known as a family physician or primary care physician, is a medical doctor who provides comprehensive, first-line healthcare to individuals and families across all age groups, addressing preventive care, acute illnesses, chronic disease management, and overall health maintenance without specializing in a single organ system or condition.^[1]^[2] GPs function as the primary entry point into healthcare systems in many countries, conducting initial assessments, diagnosing common conditions, prescribing treatments, and referring patients to specialists when complex issues arise, while also promoting health education and lifestyle interventions to prevent disease progression.^[3]^[4] This role emphasizes continuity of care, building long-term patient relationships to enable holistic management that considers physical, mental, and social factors.^[5] Historically, general practice dominated medicine through the early 20th century, with over 80% of U.S. physicians operating as GPs in 1900, serving rural and urban communities alike before the rise of medical specialization shifted focus toward hospital-based expertise.^[6] Key achievements of the profession include pioneering community-oriented primary care models that have demonstrably lowered healthcare costs and improved population health outcomes through early intervention, alongside contributions to research in epidemiology and patient safety via general practice networks.^[7] However, GPs face persistent challenges, including diagnostic difficulties with mental health disorders due to time constraints and overlapping symptoms, ethical uncertainties over care boundaries such as end-of-life decisions, and systemic workforce shortages leading to extended wait times and reliance on emergency services.^[8]^[9]^[10] These issues underscore ongoing debates about reimbursement models, training adequacy, and the balance between breadth of knowledge and depth in an era of rapid medical advancement.^[11]

Healthcare and medicine

General practitioner

A general practitioner (GP), also known as a primary care physician or family doctor, is a medical professional who delivers frontline healthcare by diagnosing and treating undifferentiated health problems in patients of all ages, emphasizing empirical evaluation through history-taking, physical examination, and targeted investigations before escalating to specialists. GPs manage approximately 80-90% of patient encounters without referral in primary care settings, focusing on common acute illnesses such as respiratory infections and minor injuries, alongside preventive services like vaccinations and screening for conditions including hypertension and diabetes. This role prioritizes causal identification via observable symptoms and evidence-based protocols rather than narrow specialization, enabling efficient resource allocation in community-based medicine where GPs serve as coordinators for multidisciplinary care.^[12] Key responsibilities include chronic disease management, where GPs monitor conditions like cardiovascular disease and asthma using standardized guidelines derived from clinical trials, achieving outcomes comparable to specialists in stable cases through regular follow-up and lifestyle interventions. Empirical assessments form the core of GP practice, involving probabilistic reasoning from patient data to rule out serious pathologies, supported by tools like point-of-care testing and algorithmic decision aids validated in primary care cohorts. In preventive care, GPs implement protocols such as annual wellness checks, reducing hospitalization rates by early intervention, as evidenced by longitudinal studies showing 20-30% lower emergency admissions in populations with consistent GP access.^[13]^[14] Training and certification vary globally; in the United Kingdom, aspiring GPs undergo three years of specialty training post-foundation program, culminating in the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) examinations, an integrated assessment confirming competence in applied knowledge, clinical skills, and workplace-based evaluations for independent practice. Workforce data reveal persistent shortages, particularly in rural regions; as of 2020, nonmetropolitan areas averaged 5.1 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents compared to 8.0 in metropolitan areas, exacerbating access disparities and projecting a U.S. deficit exceeding 20,000 rural providers by the mid-2020s absent policy interventions. These gaps underscore the empirical strain on GP systems, where maldistribution correlates with higher untreated morbidity rates in underserved locales.^[15]^[16]^[17]

Other medical and biological uses

In biology, GP refers to G proteins, also known as guanine nucleotide-binding proteins, which function as molecular switches in cellular signal transduction by cycling between an inactive GDP-bound state and an active GTP-bound state.^[18] These heterotrimeric proteins, consisting of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits, mediate signals from G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to intracellular effectors, influencing processes such as hormone response, neurotransmission, and sensory perception, as demonstrated in biochemical assays showing GTP hydrolysis rates of approximately 1-5 per minute for various isoforms.^[19] Dysregulation of G proteins has been linked to diseases including certain cancers and endocrine disorders, with empirical evidence from mutation studies in Gα subunits altering signaling fidelity.^[20] In obstetrics, GP denotes the notation for gravidity (G) and parity (P), where gravidity counts the total number of confirmed pregnancies regardless of outcome, and parity records the number of pregnancies reaching viable gestational age (typically 20-24 weeks or live births).^[21] This system, expanded in some protocols to GTPAL (adding term births, preterm births, abortions, and living children), enables risk assessment; for instance, high gravidity (G >4) correlates with increased maternal complications like preeclampsia in cohort studies tracking over 10,000 pregnancies.^[22] Empirical data from registries show parity influences outcomes, with nulliparity (P=0) associated with 20-30% higher cesarean rates compared to multiparous women.^[23] GP also signifies Graduate in Pharmacy, a qualification denoting completion of a pharmacy degree program, historically used in regulatory contexts for professionals authorized to dispense medications under standards like those from the American Pharmacists Association, emphasizing empirical knowledge of pharmacokinetics and drug interactions.^[24] In practice, such graduates handle verifiable dosing calculations, with error rates reduced to under 1% through protocol adherence in dispensing studies involving thousands of prescriptions.^[25]

Mathematics, science, and computing

Gaussian process

A Gaussian process (GP) is a stochastic process in which every finite collection of random variables drawn at distinct points follows a multivariate normal distribution.^[26]^[27] It is fully specified by a mean function m(\mathbf{x}) = \mathbb{E}[f(\mathbf{x})] and a positive semi-definite covariance (kernel) function k(\mathbf{x}, \mathbf{x}') = \mathrm{Cov}[f(\mathbf{x}), f(\mathbf{x}') ], which encodes assumptions about the function's smoothness and variability.^[28] For any set of inputs \mathbf{X} = \{\mathbf{x}_i\}_{i=1}^n, the function values \mathbf{f} = [f(\mathbf{x}_1), \dots, f(\mathbf{x}_n)]^\top are distributed as \mathbf{f} \sim \mathcal{N}(\mathbf{m}, \mathbf{K}), where \mathbf{m}_i = m(\mathbf{x}_i) and K_{ij} = k(\mathbf{x}_i, \mathbf{x}_j).^[28] This formulation arises from first-principles Bayesian nonparametrics, treating the GP as a prior distribution over functions, with the kernel determining the prior's inductive biases, such as stationarity or periodicity.^[29] In regression tasks, a GP prior is updated with observed data \mathcal{D} = \{(\mathbf{x}_i, y_i)\}_{i=1}^n, where y_i = f(\mathbf{x}_i) + \epsilon_i and \epsilon_i \sim \mathcal{N}(0, \sigma^2) accounts for noise, yielding an exact posterior p(\mathbf{f}_* | \mathbf{f}, \mathcal{D}) that is also Gaussian.^[28] Predictions at new points \mathbf{x}_* involve conditioning on the joint distribution of observed and unobserved values, providing not only point estimates but full predictive distributions with variance quantifying epistemic uncertainty.^[30] Common kernels include the squared exponential (RBF) k(\mathbf{x}, \mathbf{x}') = \sigma_f^2 \exp\left( -\frac{\|\mathbf{x} - \mathbf{x}'\|^2}{2\ell^2} \right), which assumes infinitely differentiable sample functions, and the Matérn class for controlling mean-square differentiability via parameter \nu.^[31] GP models excel in empirical settings with sparse observations, such as geospatial interpolation (equivalent to kriging), where the posterior variance naturally increases with distance from data points, enabling reliable uncertainty propagation unlike fixed-basis deterministic interpolators.^[32] In machine learning, they underpin Bayesian optimization for hyperparameter tuning, iteratively selecting points to minimize expensive black-box functions by balancing exploration (high uncertainty) and exploitation (low predicted value), as demonstrated in tools like SMAC and early applications outperforming grid or random search on benchmarks with 10-50 evaluations.^[28] This stems from the GP's ability to model complex, non-linear dependencies nonparametrically while avoiding overfitting through marginal likelihood maximization over hyperparameters, though computational cost scales cubically with n via Cholesky decomposition of \mathbf{K}, prompting sparse approximations for larger datasets.^[33]^[34]

Geometric progression

A geometric progression (GP), also called a geometric sequence, is a sequence of non-zero real numbers where each term after the first is obtained by multiplying the preceding term by a fixed, constant non-zero number known as the common ratio r.^[35]^[36] For a GP with first term a, the terms are a, ar, ar^2, ar^3, \dots. An example is the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ..., where a=2 and r=2.^[37] The nth term of a GP is given by the formula a_n = a r^{n-1}, for n \geq 1.^[36] The sum S_n of the first n terms, when r \neq 1, is S_n = a \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r}. This formula derives from multiplying the sum by r and subtracting: S_n - r S_n = a (1 - r^n), yielding S_n (1 - r) = a (1 - r^n).^[38] For |r| < 1, the infinite series converges to S = \frac{a}{1 - r}, as partial sums approach this limit due to r^n \to 0./09%3A_Sequences_Series_Probability/9.03%3A_Geometric_Series) Unlike an arithmetic progression (AP), where consecutive terms differ by a constant common difference d (e.g., 3, 5, 7, ... with d=2), a GP maintains a constant ratio between consecutive terms, leading to exponential rather than linear growth or decay.^[39] This ratio constancy implies properties such as the product of terms equidistant from the ends being constant: for terms a_m and a_{n-m+1}, a_m \cdot a_{n-m+1} = a^2 r^n.^[40] GPs model empirical phenomena with multiplicative growth, such as compound interest, where the future value A after t periods at rate i per period is A = P (1 + i)^t, forming a GP in discrete compounding steps with r = 1 + i./06%3A_Money_Management/6.04%3A__Compound_Interest) In population dynamics, constant per-period multiplication (e.g., bacterial doubling) follows P_n = P_0 r^n, verifiable by convergence for |r| < 1 in bounded models like resource-limited growth.^[41] These applications rely on the GP's inherent scaling, distinguishing it from additive models in APs.

General-purpose computing

General-purpose computing refers to computational systems capable of executing arbitrary algorithms on diverse data types, distinguishing them from special-purpose systems tailored for narrow tasks such as signal processing or graphics rendering. This versatility stems from architectures supporting Turing completeness, where a machine can simulate any other Turing-complete device given adequate memory and time, enabling universal applicability across domains from data processing to simulation.^[42] The foundational von Neumann architecture, outlined in John von Neumann's 1945 report on the EDVAC computer, achieves this by employing a single memory store for both instructions and data, allowing dynamic reprogramming without hardware reconfiguration. This stored-program paradigm supplants rigid, function-specific wiring found in pre-1940s machines, fostering causal flexibility where software alterations dictate behavioral shifts rather than physical rewiring. Modern central processing units (CPUs) embody this model, processing sequential instruction streams with complex branching and low-latency memory access, in contrast to graphics processing units (GPUs) optimized for massively parallel, data-homogeneous operations like matrix multiplications.^[43] Empirical benchmarks underscore CPUs' efficacy in general-purpose scenarios; for example, the SPEC CPU 2017 suite measures performance across integer and floating-point workloads simulating real-world applications, with top CPUs scoring over 100 in integer rate tests on multi-core configurations, reflecting balanced handling of control-flow intensive tasks where GPUs underperform due to their SIMD-oriented design. While GPUs deliver peak floating-point operations per second (FLOPS) in the teraflops range for parallelizable code, their throughput drops significantly—often by factors of 10 or more—for non-parallel general tasks like database queries or conditional logic, affirming CPUs' primacy in versatile computing.^[44]^[45]^[46] General-purpose operating systems like Unix extend this hardware universality through modular, hierarchical structures that promote composability and scalability. Originating in 1969 at Bell Labs under Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie, Unix employs a kernel managing hardware abstraction alongside user-space tools adhering to a "do one thing well" philosophy, enabling empirical scalability from single-user workstations to distributed clusters handling petabyte-scale data in production environments. This design's real-world validation appears in its lineage powering over 90% of supercomputers as of 2023, where modularity facilitates fault isolation and resource allocation without bespoke reinvention.^[47]^[48]

Other uses in science and computing

In quantum physics, the Gross–Pitaevskii equation, commonly abbreviated as the GP equation, models the behavior of Bose–Einstein condensates (BECs) as a nonlinear partial differential equation describing the condensate's macroscopic wave function under mean-field approximation.^[49] Derived from first-principles quantum many-body theory, it incorporates interatomic interactions via a cubic nonlinearity and has been rigorously validated through experiments, such as the observation of BEC ground states in dilute alkali gases since 1995, with predicted vortex formation and superfluid dynamics matching data from time-of-flight imaging and interferometry. The equation's solutions, often solved numerically for trapped systems, enable predictions of density profiles and collective excitations, with empirical confirmation from absorption spectroscopy showing agreement within experimental error margins of 1–5% for healing lengths and chemical potentials. In astrophysics, giant pulses (GPs) denote rare, millisecond-duration radio bursts from pulsars that exceed average pulse intensities by factors of 10 to over 1000, originating from coherent emission mechanisms in the magnetosphere.^[50] First identified in the Crab pulsar (PSR B0531+21) in 1974, GPs have been detected in over a dozen pulsars via radio telescope arrays like the Lovell Telescope, with flux densities reaching 10–100 Jy and durations as short as 0.4 ns, as measured in wideband observations spanning 1.4–8 GHz.^[51] Statistical analyses of datasets exceeding 10,000 GPs reveal power-law distributions in energy (index ≈ -2.5 to -3) and non-Poissonian intermittency, supported by polarization data indicating curvature radiation from accelerated particles, though the exact trigger—possibly spark discharges—remains under investigation without consensus on a single causal model.^[52] In computational science, genetic programming (GP) refers to an evolutionary algorithm paradigm where populations of computer programs are iteratively bred via selection, crossover, and mutation to optimize fitness for tasks like symbolic regression or circuit design, differing from fixed-structure neural networks by evolving tree-based representations.^[53] Introduced in 1992, GP has demonstrated efficacy in benchmarks, such as evolving solutions to the Royal Road problem with convergence rates 10–100 times faster than random search under tournament selection, as quantified in controlled simulations. Applications include automated design of antennas achieving 95% of optimal gain in NASA tasks, validated against finite-element simulations, though scalability limits GP to problems with program sizes under 10,000 nodes due to bloat phenomena mitigated by parsimony pressure.^[54] In bioinformatics computing, the GP field within Variant Call Format (VCF) files encodes normalized genotype probabilities (often posteriors from Bayesian inference) for diplotypes at variant loci, typically as phred-scaled logs for homozygous reference, heterozygous, and homozygous alternate calls, facilitating downstream analysis in population genomics.^[55] Generated by tools like GATK's CalculateGenotypePosteriors using read-backed phasing and population priors, GP values integrate evidence from aligned sequencing reads (e.g., depth >20x) to refine hard-called genotypes, with empirical improvements in accuracy from 95% to 99% for low-frequency variants in datasets like 1000 Genomes, as benchmarked against orthogonal validation via Sanger sequencing.^[56] This probabilistic representation supports causal inference in association studies by quantifying uncertainty, avoiding overconfidence in marginal calls where posterior odds exceed 10:1 only under stringent filters.^[57]

Business, finance, and technology

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Dynamics GP is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite designed primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, offering modules for financial management, accounting, inventory control, order processing, payroll, and human resources. Originally developed as Great Plains accounting software in the 1980s by Great Plains Software Inc. in Fargo, North Dakota, it targeted midmarket needs with DOS-based systems that evolved to support Windows environments.^[58] Microsoft acquired Great Plains Software on April 5, 2001, for approximately $1.1 billion, integrating it into its business applications portfolio and later rebranding it under the Dynamics line to emphasize extensible ERP capabilities.^[59]^[60] Following the acquisition, Microsoft enhanced Dynamics GP with integrations to its broader ecosystem, including Microsoft Office and SQL Server, enabling features like advanced reporting via SmartLists and customizable workflows for compliance with standards such as GAAP and IFRS. The software supports on-premises deployment, distinguishing it from Microsoft's cloud-first offerings, and has been used for core operations like general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, and multi-entity consolidations in sectors including distribution, manufacturing, and professional services. Version numbering progressed through releases like GP 2018 (version 18.x), with ongoing hotfixes addressing stability and regulatory updates.^[61] In October 2024, Microsoft released version 18.7, branded as GP 2025, introducing enhancements such as default vendor class roll-down for streamlined payables setup, reprint capabilities for EFT payment registers, and expanded Word templates for multicurrency forms to improve document emailing and reporting efficiency.^[62]^[63] Mainstream support for older versions like GP 2015 ended in April 2025, while full product support, including enhancements and security updates, concludes on December 31, 2029, under Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy, prompting many users to evaluate migrations to cloud alternatives like Dynamics 365 Business Central.^[64]^[65] This lifecycle shift reflects Microsoft's prioritization of SaaS innovations, with Dynamics GP's on-premises model seeing reduced adoption as businesses seek scalable, integrated cloud solutions for real-time analytics and automation.^[66]

General purpose in business

A general partnership (GP) is a fundamental business entity formed by two or more individuals who agree to co-own and manage an enterprise, sharing profits, losses, assets, and liabilities proportionally or as stipulated in a partnership agreement.^[67] Unlike incorporated structures, GPs require minimal formalities, often just a written agreement outlining contributions, decision-making, and dissolution terms, with no mandatory state filing in many jurisdictions.^[68] This simplicity facilitates quick setup for small businesses, professional practices like law or accounting firms, and joint ventures, but exposes partners to joint and several unlimited personal liability for debts and obligations.^[69] In financial contexts, particularly private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds, GP refers to the general partner, the active manager in a limited partnership structure who holds decision-making authority, oversees operations, and assumes full legal liability.^[70] The GP sources deals, allocates capital, and monitors portfolio companies, compensating through a standard "2 and 20" model: a 2% annual management fee on committed capital and 20% carried interest on profits above a hurdle rate, incentivizing value creation amid risks like illiquidity and leverage.^[71] Empirical data from fund performance benchmarks indicate that skilled GPs can deliver net internal rates of return exceeding 15% in top-quartile vehicles, though aggregate industry averages hover around 10-12% after fees, underscoring the importance of rigorous due diligence on GP track records and alignment.^[72] Businesses employing GP structures conduct risk assessments emphasizing unlimited exposure, often mitigated via insurance or segregated assets, with cost-benefit evaluations favoring GPs for their pass-through taxation—profits taxed at individual rates without entity-level double taxation—and operational flexibility in adapting to market shifts.^[73] In supply chain and operations, GP frameworks support versatile procurement strategies, where multi-use assets like adaptable machinery or vehicles are selected over specialized ones when efficiency studies demonstrate superior ROI through reduced idle time and scalability, as evidenced by analyses showing 10-20% cost savings in dynamic manufacturing environments.^[74] These applications prioritize causal factors like partner expertise and economic cycles over regulatory complexity, enabling GPs to serve as foundational tools for entrepreneurial and investment activities.^[75]

Businesses and brands

Georgia-Pacific LLC, commonly abbreviated as GP, is an American conglomerate specializing in the production of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products, with operations spanning multiple facilities across the United States.^[76] The company markets consumer brands including Brawny paper towels, Dixie disposable cups, and Angel Soft toilet paper, serving both retail and professional markets.^[77] GP Batteries International Limited, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Singapore, manufactures primary dry cell batteries, rechargeable batteries, and related accessories such as power banks, with a focus on global distribution.^[78]^[79] It operates as a subsidiary of GP Industries Limited and has introduced product lines like the ReCyko+ rechargeable series in 2007.^[80] GP Strategies Corporation, established in 1966 to initially support U.S. Navy nuclear training programs, has evolved into a global provider of talent transformation services, including customized learning solutions, performance consulting, and workforce development for over 6,000 organizations.^[81]^[82] Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, the company emphasizes technical and operational training across industries.^[83] GP Petroleums Limited, an Indian firm listed on the National Stock Exchange, formulates and markets industrial lubricants, automotive oils, rubber process oils, and greases for domestic and export markets.^[84]^[85]

Motorsports and sports

Grand Prix

A Grand Prix is a premier motorsport event featuring high-speed racing on purpose-built circuits or closed roads, prioritizing advancements in vehicle engineering, aerodynamics, and powertrain efficiency to achieve superior lap times and reliability under extreme conditions. The term originated with early 20th-century European road races designed to showcase automotive innovation amid competition from manufacturers like Renault and Fiat. The inaugural event, the 1906 Grand Prix de l'Automobile Club de France, occurred on June 26-27 near Le Mans, France, over a 105 km circuit of public roads, where Hungarian driver Ferenc Szisz secured victory in a 90-horsepower Renault AK after 12 hours of racing, covering 1,238 km at an average speed of 103 km/h.^[86]^[87] The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) formalized the Formula One World Championship in 1950, establishing annual Grand Prix races as its core, beginning with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on May 13, where Giuseppe Farina won in an Alfa Romeo, marking the shift to standardized 4.5-liter naturally aspirated engines and international scoring based on points from seven events.^[88] Modern Formula One cars employ 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged hybrid power units introduced in 2014, integrating internal combustion with energy recovery systems (ERS) that harvest kinetic braking energy and exhaust heat, yielding over 1,000 horsepower and thermal efficiency above 50%—far surpassing road car engines—while adhering to fuel flow limits of 100 kg/h.^[89] Safety regulations evolved critically after Ayrton Senna's fatal crash during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, prompting FIA mandates for raised cockpit sidewalls, grooved tires to reduce speeds, and circuit redesigns with extended run-off areas and energy-absorbing barriers, reducing fatalities from 1994 onward through empirical testing of impact forces exceeding 50g.^[90] Verifiable performance data, such as pole position lap records (e.g., 1:12.909 at Monza in 2020), underscores engineering rivalries, with teams iterating on downforce-generating wings and suspension geometries. Grand Prix variants extend to motorcycles and regional feeder series, emphasizing distinct engineering challenges like two-wheel stability and lower-power development paths. The MotoGP World Championship, successor to the 500cc class since 2002, governs 1,000cc prototypes with electronic traction control and ride-height adjusters, where riders like Giacomo Agostini hold historical records of 122 premier-class wins from 1966-1975, though modern stats favor Valentino Rossi's 89 victories amid improved braking systems distributing forces up to 1.5g deceleration.^[91] Regional series, such as Formula Regional Oceania using Tatuus chassis with 270-horsepower engines, replicate Grand Prix formats on shorter calendars to cultivate talent, logging lap times 10-15 seconds off Formula One paces while enforcing cost caps under $200,000 per season.^[92] These events drive economic impacts through high attendance—Formula One circuits average 200,000-400,000 spectators per race weekend—generating $100-500 million in local spending on hospitality and infrastructure per event, as evidenced by the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix's $1.5 billion total contribution including $884 million in visitor expenditures.^[93]

Other sports uses

In team sports statistics, GP denotes "games played," a fundamental metric tracking the total number of contests an athlete or team participates in over a season or career, essential for evaluating durability and normalizing performance indicators like points per game or batting average. In Major League Baseball (MLB), GP highlights endurance benchmarks, with the standard regular season comprising 162 games; players achieving this full slate, such as Byron Buxton with a .878 on-base plus slugging in limited appearances, demonstrate physical reliability amid injury risks.^[94]^[95] Similarly, in the National Basketball Association (NBA), GP contextualizes scoring and efficiency, where career leaders like LeBron James have logged over 1,400 regular-season games, correlating with sustained elite output but also load management debates to preserve longevity.^[96]^[97] In athletic training and periodization for team sports, GP refers to the general preparation phase, an initial off-season block aimed at establishing broad physiological foundations through high-volume, moderate-intensity work to enhance tolerance for subsequent specialized demands. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) protocols specify that GP prioritizes adaptations like increased aerobic capacity and basic strength, with empirical studies linking progressive volume loading in this phase to reduced injury rates and elevated baseline metrics, such as improved VO2 max in soccer and rugby cohorts.^[98]^[99] This approach contrasts with competition phases by avoiding sport-specific skills, focusing instead on causal factors like neuromuscular resilience, as evidenced by longitudinal data showing 10-20% gains in work capacity before transitioning to tactical drills.^[100]

Politics and organizations

Green Party

Green parties are political organizations rooted in green politics, prioritizing environmental sustainability, ecological wisdom, and resource conservation alongside social justice and grassroots democracy. Emerging in the late 1970s and 1980s amid growing awareness of pollution, resource depletion, and nuclear risks, these parties typically advocate left-leaning policies emphasizing carbon emission reductions, biodiversity protection, and shifts from fossil fuels to renewables. The archetype is Germany's Alliance 90/The Greens, formally established on January 13, 1980, in West Germany as a fusion of environmental, peace, and feminist movements, which secured its first Bundestag seats in 1983 with 5.6% of the vote.^[101] Globally, green parties have influenced frameworks like the European Union's emissions trading system and renewable directives, often operating as coalition partners rather than dominant forces.^[102] Central to green party platforms is advocacy for aggressive decarbonization, including subsidies for wind and solar expansion, phasing out coal and nuclear power, and imposing carbon taxes or caps to internalize environmental externalities. In Germany, the Greens co-governed from 1998 to 2005 under Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, advancing the 2000 Nuclear Exit Act that committed to decommissioning reactors by 2022, and laying groundwork for the Energiewende (energy transition) policy emphasizing efficiency and renewables.^[103] These parties frequently oppose genetically modified organisms, large-scale infrastructure like pipelines, and free-trade agreements perceived to undermine regulations, arguing that economic growth must align with planetary boundaries. However, their stances reflect a causal assumption that rapid renewable scaling suffices for baseload needs, often downplaying intermittency challenges without adequate storage or dispatchable low-carbon alternatives.^[104] Verifiable achievements include accelerating renewable deployment: Germany's renewable electricity share exceeded 40% by 2023, driven by feed-in tariffs and auctions initiated under green-influenced policies, contributing to a 40% drop in power sector emissions since 1990.^[105] Green parties have secured biodiversity measures, such as EU habitat directives protecting 18% of Europe's land, and pushed for fossil fuel subsidy phase-outs, with Ireland's Greens aiding a 2023 EU agreement to end them by 2030.^[106] These efforts correlate with technological cost declines—solar PV prices fell 80% since 2010—enabling broader adoption.^[107] Empirical critiques highlight inefficiencies: Germany's nuclear phase-out, a long-standing Green priority, correlated with a 20% rise in coal-fired generation post-2011 Fukushima and increased LNG imports after 2022, yielding electricity prices triple those in nuclear-reliant France and undermining emission goals, as total CO2 fell only 35% from 1990 levels despite €500 billion+ in Energiewende spending.^[108] ^[105] IEA analyses note that such transitions strain affordability, with German industrial emissions reductions tied more to output declines from high costs than structural shifts, exacerbating deindustrialization risks.^[109] In developing economies, green opposition to fossil fuels ignores causal realities of poverty alleviation—where reliable energy doubles GDP growth per capita—potentially delaying low-carbon tech like nuclear while subsidizing intermittent sources that require fossil backups, fostering market distortions without proportional global emission cuts.^[110] These outcomes underscore tensions between ideological commitments and evidence-based scalability, with green governance often prioritizing symbolic wins over cost-effective paths like advanced nuclear.^[111]

Other political uses

In India, "GP" denotes Gram Panchayat, the foundational elected body of rural local governance under the Panchayati Raj Institutions framework, empowered to handle village administration, infrastructure, and welfare schemes. Established constitutionally via the 73rd Amendment in 1992, Gram Panchayats number over 250,000 nationwide, covering nearly all rural habitations and conducting elections every five years with voter turnout often exceeding 70% in states like Karnataka. These bodies allocate budgets for local projects, such as water supply and sanitation, with empirical data showing variable efficacy: a 2023 study indicated that GP-led initiatives improved rural infrastructure access by 15-20% in high-participation areas but faced challenges from elite capture and funding shortfalls, resulting in uneven service delivery across regions.^[112]^[113]^[114] The Gauche prolétarienne (GP), a French Maoist group formed in 1968 amid post-May student unrest, prioritized factory occupations and cultural agitation over electoral participation, rejecting parliamentary democracy as bourgeois. Active until its self-dissolution in 1974, the GP influenced intellectual circles but achieved no measurable electoral success, with membership peaking at around 4,000 without translating to vote shares or seats in legislative contests.^[115] Turkey's Genç Parti (GP, Young Party), a populist formation launched in 2002 by media magnate Cem Uzan, emphasized anti-establishment rhetoric targeting economic grievances and youth disenfranchisement. It secured 7.25% of the national vote (2.8 million ballots) in the November 2002 general election, yet obtained zero seats due to the 10% threshold, marking an initial surge but highlighting barriers to representation in Turkey's system. Subsequent polls reflected sharp decline, with GP polling under 0.5% in the 2023 general election across districts like Istanbul and İzmir, underscoring limited longevity and voter retention amid competition from dominant parties.^[116]^[117] Russia's Graždanskaja Platforma (GP, Civic Platform), founded in 2012 by billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov as a liberal-conservative alternative, positioned itself against United Russia's dominance but garnered minimal support. In the 2016 State Duma election, it received 0.22% of the proportional vote, yielding one single-mandate seat in a fragmented opposition landscape, with no subsequent breakthroughs evidencing systemic constraints on non-regime parties.^[118]

Places and geography

United States

Grand Prairie is a city spanning Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis counties in Texas, situated in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.^[119] Its geographic coordinates are approximately 32.746°N latitude and 96.998°W longitude.^[120] The city's population was estimated at 204,973 in 2023.^[121] Grand Prairie is commonly abbreviated as G.P. due to its name.^[119] Grants Pass is a city and the county seat of Josephine County in southwestern Oregon, located along the Rogue River and near Interstate 5.^[122] Its coordinates are approximately 42.436°N latitude and 123.304°W longitude.^[122] The population was estimated at 39,075 for 2025 projections based on recent census data.^[123] Grants Pass is frequently abbreviated as GP in local and regional contexts.

Other locations

Guadeloupe, an overseas department and region of France located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, is designated by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code GP.^[124] The territory comprises two main islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, along with smaller dependencies such as Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, and Désirade, with a total land area of 1,628 km².^[125] Its population stood at 395,839 in 2023, reflecting a decline from 424,067 in 2000 due to emigration and low fertility rates.^[126] Gauteng Province, the smallest by land area (18,178 km²) but most densely populated administrative division of South Africa, is commonly abbreviated GP in contexts such as vehicle registration and official documentation.^[127] Centered around the economic hub of Johannesburg and Pretoria, it accounts for approximately 25% of South Africa's GDP through mining, manufacturing, and services. Göppingen, a district and city in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, uses GP as its vehicle registration plate code.^[128] The district covers 1,351 km² and had a population of around 270,000 as of recent estimates, with the city itself serving as an administrative and industrial center focused on mechanical engineering and textiles. Grande Prairie, a city in northwestern Alberta, Canada, is frequently abbreviated GP in local references and municipal branding.^[129] Situated in the Peace River Country region, it functions as a regional service center for agriculture, oil and gas extraction, and forestry, with a 2021 census population of 64,141.

Arts, entertainment, and media

Music and gaming

Gram Parsons released his debut solo album GP on January 10, 1973, via Reprise Records, marking his transition from collaborations with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers to independent country-rock exploration.^[130] The album comprises 11 tracks, including originals like "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning" and covers such as "A Song for You," recorded at Wally Heider Studio 4 in Los Angeles with session musicians including James Burton on guitar.^[131] Running 38:54 in duration, GP emphasized Parsons' blend of cosmic American music, drawing from country, rock, and folk influences, though commercial sales were modest during his lifetime, peaking outside major charts before his death later that year.^[131] Critics have retrospectively praised GP for its raw authenticity and Parsons' songwriting, with aggregates noting its role in pioneering alt-country; for instance, it earned a 9.1/10 user rating on AllMusic based on over 660 reviews, highlighting tracks like "Big Mouth Blues" for their emotional depth amid personal turmoil.^[131] Reissues, such as the 2007 Rhino edition, include bonus material underscoring its enduring influence on artists blending genres, though some contemporaries critiqued its production as uneven compared to Parsons' prior work.^[132] In video gaming, "GP" frequently abbreviates "gold pieces," a core currency mechanic in role-playing games (RPGs) for purchasing items, equipment, and services, originating from tabletop precedents like Dungeons & Dragons and adapted into digital formats.^[133] This system incentivizes resource management and progression; for example, in massively multiplayer online RPGs, GP accumulation via quests or combat drives economic simulation, with real-world value emerging in player-driven markets—RuneScape's GP, introduced in 2001, has seen billions traded informally, reflecting gameplay depth but also risks like account bans for real-money trading.^[133] Variations appear in titles like Street Fighter IV (2009), where GP denotes grade points for ranking advancements, tying mechanics to competitive skill rather than mere accumulation.^[134] Such implementations balance accessibility with strategic replayability, though overuse in grind-heavy designs has drawn criticism for diminishing narrative focus in favor of repetitive farming.^[133]

Other media

Grand Prix is a 1966 American drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, depicting the lives of Formula One racing drivers during the 1966 season, including crashes, rivalries, and personal relationships among characters portrayed by James Garner as Pete Aron, Eva Marie Saint as Louise Frederickson, and Yves Montand as Jean-Pierre Sarti.^[135] The film premiered on December 21, 1966, and received an Academy Award for Best Editing, with a runtime of 179 minutes and a production budget of $3 million.^[135] It holds a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb from over 11,000 user votes and 92% approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews, praised for its authentic racing sequences filmed at actual Grand Prix events.^[135] ^[136] G.P. is an Australian television serial that aired on the ABC from 1991 to 1996, centered on the staff and patients of a fictional inner-Sydney general medical practice, exploring ethical dilemmas, interpersonal dynamics, and healthcare challenges.^[137] The series ran for 8 seasons with 318 episodes, produced by ABC Television and created by Reg Watson, featuring actors such as Michael Craig as Dr. David Andrews and Joan Sydney as Matron Margaret Spencer.^[137] It averaged viewership in the hundreds of thousands per episode during its run and contributed to public discourse on Australian primary care issues, though specific ratings data from the era indicate it was a mid-tier performer in local drama slots.^[137] From 1970 to 1972, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) employed "GP" as a film rating signifying "General Patronage," intended for all ages with parental guidance suggested, bridging the prior "M" rating and the subsequent "PG" introduced in 1972 to reduce confusion over audience suitability.^[138] Films such as Murphy's War (1971) carried this designation before the system's revision.^[139]

Military, religion, and miscellaneous

Weapons and military

General-purpose (GP) bombs are unguided, air-dropped munitions designed to balance blast, fragmentation, and penetration effects against varied targets such as structures, vehicles, and personnel.^[140] In World War II, the U.S. military employed the AN-M64 as a 500-pound GP bomb, filled with high explosives like TNT or Composition B, and used it to strike ammunition dumps, aircraft, railway infrastructure, and locomotives.^[141] Similarly, the M65 1000-pound GP bomb, with a steel casing for fragmentation and a burster charge, was deployable from aircraft like the P-47 Thunderbolt (carrying two units) and B-26 Marauder (carrying four), contributing to tactical bombing operations in the European and Pacific theaters from 1943 onward.^[140] Post-WWII developments retained the GP designation for low-drag variants, such as the Mark 82 500-pound LDGP bomb, which features a thin-walled steel body for enhanced fragmentation radius and was produced in quantities exceeding millions for U.S. forces.^[142] These munitions prioritized versatility over precision, with effectiveness measured by payload delivery and area coverage rather than circular error probable, as they relied on free-fall trajectories without guidance systems.^[143] Deployment data from WWII indicates GP bombs formed the bulk of conventional ordnance, with production scaling to support campaigns like the strategic bombing of Germany, though exact kill probabilities varied by altitude, fuse settings, and target hardness.^[140] In ground logistics, GP vehicles refer primarily to quarter-ton, four-wheel-drive utility trucks like the Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps, produced in over 640,000 units during WWII, comprising about one-quarter of U.S. military support motor vehicles.^[144] These 4x4 platforms, powered by a 60-horsepower "Go-Devil" engine, weighed approximately 2,500 pounds unloaded and could ford 18 inches of water, tow 1,200 pounds, or carry 800 pounds off-road, enabling reconnaissance, towing, and supply transport in diverse terrains from North Africa to the Pacific.^[145] Durability tests demonstrated their robustness, with the flat-four engine and live axles allowing operation under extreme conditions, including mud, sand, and snow, though limitations included a top speed of 65 mph on roads and vulnerability to mechanical strain from overloading.^[144] Their empirical reliability in conflicts stemmed from simple construction—sheet-metal body, minimal electronics—facilitating field repairs and mass production, with usage spanning command, ambulance, and weapon-mount roles without specialized metrics beyond operational uptime in theater logistics.^[145]

Religious uses

The Gloria Patri, often abbreviated as GP, is a Latin doxology integral to Christian liturgical worship, translating to "Glory to the Father" and affirming the eternal nature of the Trinity.^[146] Its standard form recites: "Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen." (Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.), with the initial ascription traceable to pre-Christian Jewish doxologies and the full Trinitarian structure emerging as a response to early heresies like Arianism.^[147] The text's form stabilized by the fourth century, appearing in Greek precursors before widespread Latin adoption in Western rites.^[148] In liturgical practice, the Gloria Patri concludes the recitation or chanting of psalms and canticles during the Divine Office, such as Morning and Evening Prayer in Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions, ensuring each scriptural segment ends with praise directed to the Godhead.^[149] Monastic communities historically intoned it after every psalm in the full canonical hours—up to 150 times daily in rigorous observance—reinforcing its role in structuring prayer cycles since at least the Rule of St. Benedict (circa 530 AD).^[150] English translations, like "Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.," standardized in the 16th century via the Book of Common Prayer, maintain fidelity to the Latin while adapting for vernacular use across Protestant and Catholic services.^[151] Empirically, its ubiquity persists in contemporary liturgies: Roman Catholic Masses incorporate it within the Liturgy of the Hours, while Reformed and Lutheran orders append it to hymns or creeds, with recordings from services showing recitation frequencies of 5–10 instances per hour-long office.^[152] Variations, such as the Eastern Orthodox "Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.," reflect regional emphases on eschatological eternity without altering the core Trinitarian affirmation.^[146] This doxology's endurance underscores its function as a non-doctrinal capstone to biblical texts, prioritizing scriptural closure over interpretive expansion.

Other miscellaneous uses

In electronics, GP denotes a line of general-purpose batteries produced by GP Batteries, a subsidiary of the Chinese firm Gold Peak Industries, specializing in alkaline, zinc-carbon, and lithium primary cells for everyday devices like remote controls and flashlights. These batteries typically feature a nominal voltage of 1.5 V for standard sizes such as AA and AAA, with capacities ranging from 1500 mAh for high-drain AA models to longer shelf lives exceeding 10 years in lithium variants for applications like smoke detectors.^[153] In internet slang and texting, GP commonly abbreviates "good point," employed to affirm a logical or insightful remark in discussions, originating from informal online shorthand in the early 2010s on platforms like forums and social media. Usage data from slang aggregators indicate its prevalence in debate-heavy contexts, such as Reddit threads or comment sections, where it serves as concise agreement without elaboration.^[154]^[155] In manufacturing and inventory systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP software, GP can refer to "Goods Posted" entries, tracking completed production batches in enterprise resource planning, though this usage is niche to business software documentation.^[156]

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Spearheaded agreement to phase out fossil fuel subsidies in the EU in the next ten years. Passed amendments to build 100% affordable and social housing on ...
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Progress in the clean energy transition – Net Zero Roadmap - IEA
This progress reflects cost reductions for key clean energy technologies – solar PV, wind, heat pumps and batteries – which fell by close to 80% on a ...
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So Much for German Efficiency: A Warning for Green Policy ...
Aug 22, 2024 · Ted Loch-Temzelides discusses how Germany, once Europe's economic leader, is now struggling with high energy prices and poor economic ...
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[PDF] Germany 2025 - NET
The recent decline of industry emissions was primarily driven by reduced output due to higher manufacturing costs. Greenhouse gas emissions and targets in ...Missing: criticisms | Show results with:criticisms
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For Germany's Green Party, the 50-Year Dream to End Nuclear ...
Jun 6, 2024 · Germany's Green Party has been fighting for the end of nuclear energy since its founders were protestors obstructing nuclear plant construction ...
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How nuclear power hurts the Greens: Evidence from German ...
For a significant period, the Greens stood alone in their opposition to nuclear energy, as all other parties represented in parliament supported its use.
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Election commission begins preparations for statewide gram ...
Oct 14, 2025 · Bengaluru: Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) and the govt have begun preparing for gram panchayat (GP) elections, with the five-year ...
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The state of India's Panchayati Raj system | IDR
Jul 18, 2025 · At the gram panchayat (GP) level, various government departments run their own development programmes. However, these efforts often happen in ...
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The Politics of Public Good Provision: Evidence from Indian Local ...
The focus of this paper is on the lowest tier of Indian Government – the Gram Panchayat (GP) – a popularly elected village council that may cover one to five ...
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Les fantômes de la Gauche prolétarienne, cinquante ans après sa ...
Nov 1, 2023 · Le 1ᵉʳ novembre 1973, les dirigeants de la GP, l'une des principales organisations gauchistes de France, créée en 1968, décident de saborder ...
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Young Party İstanbul General Election Result - May 14, 2023 ...
May 14, 2023 · Young Party İstanbul Election Results, May 14, 2023 Young Partyİstanbul election result, Young Party vote rate by districts, breaking Young ...
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GP:Narrow-Minded Nationalism and Conservatism - Bianet
Oct 1, 2002 · Prof. Dr. Narli: The nationalist and religious attitude of Young Party (GP) excites the ignored, isolated and frustrated youth.
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Russia - Parties and Elections in Europe
All-Russian Political Party "Motherland", Nationalism, 0,8, 1, 1,5, 1 ... Graždanskaja Platforma (GP) Civic Platform, Liberal conservatism, 0,2, 1, 0,2, 1 ...
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Where is Grand Prairie, TX, USA on Map Lat Long Coordinates
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 32.738773, -97.003098. Grand Prairie, nicknamed G.P., is a city in Dallas, Ellis, and Tarrant counties, Texas, United ...Missing: population | Show results with:population
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GRAND PRAIRIE Geography Population Map cities ... - Tageo.com
Grand prairie ; Latitude · 32.746 ; Longitude · -96.998 ; Latitude · 32 44' 45'' ; Longitude · -96 59' 51''
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About Grand Prairie, Texas
With its 2023 population at 204,973 (NCTCOG) Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas. Generally speaking, our residents are 30 something, dual ...
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Where is Grants Pass, OR, USA on Map Lat Long Coordinates
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 42.436386, -123.304390. A small town near Interstate Highway 5, Grants Pass is a small town in southwestern Oregon.
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Grants Pass, Oregon Population 2025
Grants Pass is a city located in Josephine County, Oregon. Grants Pass has a 2025 population of 39,075. It is also the county seat of Josephine County.<|separator|>
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GP - Wikipedia
GP · Contents · Arts, entertainment, and media · In business and finance · Mathematics, science, and technology · Places · Politics · Sport · Other uses.Missing: notable | Show results with:notable
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[PDF] international country codes | SUNY
GP Guadeloupe. GR Greece. GT Guatemala. GV Guinea. GY Guyana. HA Haiti. HK Hong Kong. HO ... US United States. UV Burkina Faso. UY Uruguay. UZ Uzbekistan. VC St ...
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Guadeloupe: country data and statistics - Worlddata.info
The small state has a total area of 1,628 km² (629 mi²). This land area is about 1.3 times the size of Los Angeles. Guadeloupe is thus the 23rd smallest country ...Missing: details | Show results with:details
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Guadeloupe - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
In 2000 the total population of Guadeloupe was 424 067 inhabitants; by 2023 this figure had risen to 395 839, representing a -6.7% decrease. Regarding the ...
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GP stands for Gauteng Province (South Africa) - Acronym Finder
How is Gauteng Province (South Africa) abbreviated? GP stands for Gauteng Province (South Africa). GP is defined as Gauteng Province (South Africa) very ...
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GP: Göppingen (fare point / vehicle registration plate) - ZEISE.cc
fare point / vehicle registration plate. GP. Abbreviation. Göppingen. German. Characteristics. Country, Germany. Category, fare points / vehicle ...
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City of Grande Prairie: Homepage
GP Local Immigration · Grande Prairie Local Immigration Partnership · GP Welcome Package · Home Support · Housing Initiatives · Parks & Recreation · Facilities ...
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GP - Album by Gram Parsons - Apple Music
Jan 10, 1973 · After pioneering country-rock with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons kept pushing the envelope with his solo debut.
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GP - Gram Parsons | Album - AllMusic
Rating 9.1/10 (661) Release Date: January, 1973. Duration: 38:54. Genre: Pop/Rock. Styles: Country-Rock. Recording Location: Wally Heider Studio 4.
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GP - Album by Gram Parsons | Spotify
Listen to GP on Spotify · album · Gram Parsons · 1973 · 11 songs. ... Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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GP Gaming Abbreviation Meaning - All Acronyms
GP in Gaming commonly refers to Gold Piece, a unit of currency often used in role-playing games and video games that represents wealth or resources players can ...
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what are CP and GP ? - Street Fighter IV - GameFAQs
Rating 93% (77) May 24, 2009 · just kidding, cp is championship points and gp is grade points. You earn CP for fighting people in the new tournament championship mode, and if ...
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Grand Prix (1966) - IMDb
Rating 7.2/10 (11,698) American Grand Prix driver Pete Aron is fired by his Jordan-BRM racing team after a crash at Monaco that injures his British teammate, Scott Stoddard.Full cast & crew · Grand Prix · Trivia · Françoise Hardy
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Grand Prix - Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 92% (13) The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of ...
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G.P. - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide
The series is set around a fictional general medical practice. GP was based in an inner-Sydney suburb, and explored both the personal and professional lives.
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Movie Ratings Explained — Origins & How They've Changed
Aug 7, 2022 · The M rating was only used between 1968-1970 when it was replaced by the GP rating, which stood for “General Public.” However, the GP rating ...
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Murphy's War--Rated GP, 1971 | Screen shot from an old TV co…
Feb 10, 2015 · Before the Motion Picture Association of America instituted the PG rating, it was called GP, meaning "General audiences, Parental guidance ...Missing: acronym | Show results with:acronym
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M65 1000-lb. Bomb - Air Force Museum
The P-47 Thunderbolt could carry two M65s, while the B-26 medium bomber could carry four. The AN-M65 is on display in the World War II Gallery. Click here to ...
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500 pound AN-M64 GP Aerial Bomb - Australian War Memorial
A 500 pound high explosive aerial bomb type AN-M64 General Purpose. These bombs were used to target ammunition dumps, airplanes, railway tracks, engines and ...
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Mark 82 500 lb LDGP Bombs - Air Force Armament Museum
The Mark-82 LDGP (Low-Drag General Purpose) is a 500 pound, unguided, free-fall bomb (dumb bomb), part of the US Mark 80 series.
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MK84 - Dumb Bombs - GulfLINK
The MK-84 is a free-fall, nonguided GP 2,000-pound bomb. The MK 80 series Low Drag General Purpose (LDGP) bombs are used in the majority of bombing ...
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The Magnificent Jeep - Warfare History Network
The U.S. Army's quarter-ton, four-wheel-drive Willys-Overland and Ford jeep was rugged, reliable, and highly maneuverable and gave sterling service in all ...
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Jeep: A Pennsylvania Transport Revolution
The military's hopes were exceeded and this vehicle's durability, carrying capacity, and off-road capability set the standard for all Jeeps™ to come. While ...
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Gloria Patri - English Language Liturgical Consultation
Line 1. The first part of the doxology is the more ancient and appears originally to have had the form Gloria Patri per Filium in Spiritu Sancto (“Glory to the ...
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Words of Glory: The Meaning & History of the Doxology
Apr 12, 2023 · The Gloria Patri, sometimes called “the lesser doxology,” appears in Christian liturgies as early as the fourth century. It is spoken or sung ...Doxologies In The Bible · Doxologies In Christian... · The DoxologyMissing: structure | Show results with:structure
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The Gloria Patri: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Apr 30, 2025 · The Gloria Patri is simply an ascription of worship, praise, and adoration to God. It simply proclaims what always has been and always will be: God is God.Missing: structure | Show results with:structure
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History of Hymns: 'Glory Be to the Father' (Gloria Patri)
May 26, 2021 · Many standard hymns conclude with a doxological stanza that might also serve the liturgical function of the Gloria Patri (For a more complete ...Missing: structure | Show results with:structure
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Gloria Patri - Hymnary.org
The traditional version of this text is found here, while a more modern translation occurs at 636. The initial part of the Gloria Patri may be traced back to ...
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Faith Filled Friday: The Gloria Patri, Which English Translation?
Oct 10, 2025 · The Gloria Patri prayer, commonly known in English as the Glory Be, dates back to the patristic times of the Church. It is the Christian ...Missing: frequency | Show results with:frequency
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Why We Sing “Gloria Patri” and Other Doxologies
Mar 23, 2020 · This doxology frequently marks the dedication of offerings in praise of the Triune God. It is also commonly sung at the end of the Lord's Day ...Missing: structure | Show results with:structure
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Technical Specifications GP Batteries - MicroBattery
$$3.95 delivery 30-day returns25A - Super Alkaline- AAAA size, 27A - Alkaline High Voltage - 12 Volts, 23AE - Alkaline High Voltage - 12 Volts, 15A - Super Alkaline- AA size, 15AU - Ultra
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GP Meaning & Definition - NoSlang.com
The abbreviation 'GP' is often used in texting as a shorthand for the phrase 'good point.' It is typically used in response to something someone has said or ...Missing: miscellaneous everyday
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What does GP Stand For in texting? 25 meanings of GP
Good Ping · — General Principle · — Games Played · — Gold Piece · — Gary Payton · — Giant Panda · — Gel Pen · — Game Point.Missing: everyday | Show results with:everyday
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Inventory Tables | Victoria Yudin
5 – Reverse Finished Good Post 6 – Stock Count 7 – Field Service – Service ... GP environment and usage. -Victoria. LikeLike. Reply. Raul's avatar Raul on ...Missing: slang origin