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America

[uh-mer-i-kuh] / əˈmɛr ɪ kə /
NOUN
New World
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A replica of the Orca, the iconic shark-hunting boat from Jaws, is opening in north Wales, with the boatmaker saying tourists could travel from as far afield as America and Japan.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

More than one in every 50 people in America participated.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

About 60% of the money the firm raised comes from North America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Nonetheless, bolstered by our energy independence, look for corporate America to impress in the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s the one paper that carries sporting news from America.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin