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[sit-ee] / ˈsɪt i /




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The Fort Irwin fighting climaxed with a predawn attack on a fabricated city, Razish, a relic of training for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

On 20 September, he flew to Kisangani, a city with a population of about 1.5 million people on the Congo River, where he spent more than 10 days seeking medical care.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

They were camping in a remote beachside area near the coastal city of Ensenada when they were attacked on April 27, 2024.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“We’ve had three storms pretty much back to back to back,” said Laath Martin, a spokesperson for the city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Both Floyd and Lloyd married Indianapolis wives: strictly city girls who’d gone to Butler University and bobbed their hair.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

Protests flared up in recent days in the capital and other major cities after Indian newspaper reports cast fresh scrutiny on India’s election authority.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Coastal cities including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Long Beach have already seen significant flooding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Toxic smoke from peatland as well as forest fires has shrouded towns and cities in the region for more than a month, sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Born in the northern state of Uttarakhand, Neha lived in different cities as a child as their army officer father moved for his postings.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

He went to five different cities after his novel came out this spring, and even when he hasn’t been traveling, he’s had radio interviews and podcasts on top of his usual teaching.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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