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capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
building or buildings housing chief governmental offices
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The monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In St. Paul, police plan for 300 law-enforcement officers from local and state agencies to provide public safety services near the Minnesota state Capitol, including for several road closures in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

He said he’s now speaking up — including on Capitol Hill — to help keep others from going through the same.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

For some time, there have been Capitol whispers that Florida Rep. Neal Dunn might leave Congress before his term wraps up, but the reason remained unclear.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

“Goddard and his junior scythes totally owned the Capitol steps when they came up,” said an apprentice Rowan remembered from last conclave—the one who knew his poisons.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman



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