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Washington

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


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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His political savvy and technocratic mien positioned him as an indispensable policy expert even amid changing political tides in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

With the deal done and his party back in Stormont, the final victory lap saw Donaldson in Washington DC for St Patrick's Day, a leader liberated after two turbulent years.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

He had ‘irrational exuberance’ for baseball, the Washington Commanders, tennis, golf and music, especially jazz,” she wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Greenspan stayed in Washington as a consultant, but his public appearances were relatively scarce in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

“I have business to attend to, down the block on Washington Street,” she answered, darting behind a passing carriage as we weaved our way across a crowded street.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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