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Washington

[wosh-ing-tuhn, waw-shing-] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- /


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported the state is “ramping up resources to help communities across the state prepare for potentially devastating storms and flooding spurred by a record ongoing El Niño.”

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The deal, if approved, would give Washington a "predictable, affordable, and resilient" fighter jet program, Lockheed said, pointing to billions of dollars in expected savings thanks to "long-term pricing and industry volume discounts."

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Rams have four more games — against the Raiders, Chargers, Washington Commanders and the Cardinals — before a bye.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The American people are tired of the invective they see out of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Washington National Guard was exhausted from the rescue and cleanup efforts that they had been running in the days since the eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone


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