Columbia

[kuh-luhm-bee-uh] / kəˈlʌm bi ə /

NOUN

United States

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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About the author: Bill Grueskin is on the faculty of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“It would be logical to price that trip higher,” says Len Sherman, a Columbia Business School professor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

"The purpose of procuring Ozempic for British Columbia patients is not to turn around and export it right back to the United States," said then-health minister Adrian Dix.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Ritter had a romantic relationship with the 71-year-old Schmidt after they met in 2020 while she was pursuing graduate degrees in law and business at Columbia University.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Carefully, slowly, Columbia pushed the bone toward Olaf’s circle.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen