downtown
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That week, downtown Seattle was cordoned off because protestors had taken over the streets surrounding the convention center, and some activists had broken the windows of a Starbucks nearby.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“Behind gates on a rare flat lot in Mount Olympus, this private retreat captures unobstructed panoramic views that stretch from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean,” the listing crowed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Toronto’s BMO Field, which will host six matches, is located downtown, making it an easy trek from nearby hotels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Madison Square Garden, located directly above Penn Station in downtown Manhattan, will host games three and four of the NBA Finals on Monday and Wednesday between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
We had left the downtown section and seemed to be headed west toward the suburb of Scheveningen.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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