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canton

[kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton, kan-ton, -tohn, -toon] / ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn, kænˈtɒn, -ˈtoʊn, -ˈtun /
NOUN
district
Synonyms
STRONG
billet corner county division part quarter section subdivision
Antonyms
STRONG
whole

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At a Ford dealership in Canton, Ohio, lube tech Brandon Burgardt perks up when he sees a Ford Fusion coming through for an oil change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

In December, for example, Monroe backed a senior credit facility to support InTandem Capital Partners’ investment in The Phia Group, a Canton, Mass.-based provider of consulting and management services for health benefit plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Described as a thriving neighbourhood, Canton was rated for its selection of shops and cafes "which are well worth the amble out of town".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Nine burglaries were reported across Canton and Pontcanna in one week in November, according to police.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

So there was nothing to do except sit on the bench while Mr. Canton walked in and out and in and out of his office, busy as all get-out.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt

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Western Europe - Middle School and High School

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