Washington

Example Sentences

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A Seattle native, she earned her degree from the University of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

What he didn’t mention, though, was that China’s retaliation against the U.S. with triple-digit tariffs eventually led Washington to a climb-down as markets revolted.

From Barron's

The project offers a once-in-a-century opportunity for Washington to achieve its potential as a classical city inspired by Republican Rome—the intent of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move marks another possible signal to Washington that Venezuela is adopting a more cooperative stance regarding its energy sector and American oil companies eyeing a return to the country.

From Barron's

I know from conversations I have had there are deep reservations in Washington about the UK being seen to cosy up, as they see it, to China.

From BBC