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Washington

[wosh-ing-tuhn, waw-shing-] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- /


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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Gates is appearing voluntarily in Washington, saying he welcomes the opportunity to answer questions about his relationship with the disgraced financier before the House Oversight Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the war, following the loss of an F-15 fighter plane in April.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Regulating the development of increasingly capable AI at the global frontier, however, runs into three walls Washington can’t climb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“A government stake can signal alignment with national priorities and creates a dynamic where Washington shares in the downside risk,” Shah writes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Everyone, this is Ida Applewood, and she’s going to be in our class from now on,” Ms. Washington told the kids in the room.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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