Washington

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The New York Times calling it "cold and forbidding", while the Washington Post described it as a "time warp."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Washington: All right, let’s get into that conversation now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The UFC is set to host an unprecedented show on the South Lawn of the home of the United States' leader in Washington DC on 14 June, to mark 250 years of American independence.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He turned to speak directly to Theiling during the meeting in the city’s council chambers, adorned with a full-length portrait of George Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Somebody asked if it could be a famous person instead, and somebody else asked if it could be a dead famous person, like George Washington.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson