Washington

Example Sentences

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So picture this: July 4, 2026, Washington, D.C.:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

While Venezuelan leaders weren’t present in Washington this year, the country was the talk of the meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But far from strengthening Iran's position across the region, Khatib argues that this week's direct talks in Washington between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors have started the process of removing Lebanon from Iran's hands.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Washington knows what is driving up prices and which policies are making filing more burdensome, costly, and time-consuming.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

We’d delivered Abraham Lincoln safely to Washington and into the history books as the protector of the Union.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan