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Washington

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


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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U.S. forces later that year raided a ship carrying dual-use components from China to Iran, signaling that Washington was watching.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 24, 2026

Photographers from major wire services and news organizations like The New York Times and The Washington Post stopped publishing new images of the octogenarian chief executive.

From Salon Sep. 24, 2026

“While we prioritize artists from Washington, D.C., whenever possible, we also welcome musicians from across the Greater D.C. region.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 24, 2026

"Washington worries about capability escaping control. Beijing worries about capability threatening domestic stability," he added.

From BBC Sep. 23, 2026

Ms. Washington, with her eyes still closed, leaned over and whispered, “You’ll have to read louder, honey, so everyone can hear.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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