Washington

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Already California imports most of its wood from Oregon, Washington and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

They now are reassessing their dependence on Washington, realizing that they have little sway over U.S. military actions and that American bases on their soil didn’t deter Iran from attacking them, senior Gulf officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The 2024 White House Correspondents’ Association winner for overall excellence in White House coverage, Ravid is viewed as one of the premier national security reporters in Washington.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The prime minister of Qatar, a key intermediary, was in Washington Friday to meet Vice President JD Vance to discuss Iran, a source familiar with the matter said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Cities like Washington and Baltimore, a lot of people live in apartments. It’s major that we can eliminate them from consideration.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse