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Washington

[wosh-ing-tuhn, waw-shing-] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- /


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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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

Members of the West Branch Area School District in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, student marching band perform at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall on June 05, 2026 in Washington, DC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

By Monday afternoon Washington time, both Israel and Iran were signalling the round between them was over.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And there was Ms. Washington, I figured, sitting in a kid’s chair with her chin resting in her hand, listening to some girl who was picking her fingers and talking at the same time.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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