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America

[uh-mer-i-kuh] / əˈmɛr ɪ kə /
NOUN
New World
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More than 10 million years ago, South America was home to an ecosystem filled with enormous animals and formidable predators.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

“This is a huge, huge opportunity in America, especially with the roughly around seven million home-unit shortage that the country faces right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The confederations of Africa, South America and Oceania have also backed Infantino.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

But that’s not the message that America is selling.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Oh, I just knew Marion’s trip to America would be successful.

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




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