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Washington

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


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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Gates is appearing voluntarily in Washington, saying he welcomes the opportunity to answer questions about his relationship with the disgraced financier before the House Oversight Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Such exercises also serve as a signal to Washington that Taiwan is committed to defending itself and deserves U.S. support, with a $14 billion U.S. arms package currently on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“A government stake can signal alignment with national priorities and creates a dynamic where Washington shares in the downside risk,” Shah writes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“A government stake can signal alignment with national priorities and creates a dynamic where Washington shares in the downside risk,” Shah writes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Cities like Washington and Baltimore, a lot of people live in apartments. It’s major that we can eliminate them from consideration.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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