Washington

Example Sentences

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The biggest challenge for Washington may be Brazil’s determination to remain neutral.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Kenya's health minister has insisted the facility will be for Kenyans as well as Americans, and Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“People are all thanking me because Washington is beautiful again,” Trump told reporters last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Its leadership wants at least two things from the negotiations with Washington as a priority.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“You don’t think that the point is that you are here in Washington, blocks from your family, but you are letting them think you’re still across an ocean?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse