Washington

Example Sentences

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Last week, we asked whether China is catching up in chips faster than Washington thinks—or slower than Beijing claims.

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

Sen. Alex Padilla, who served as California’s secretary of state before heading to Washington, said the state’s elections are “safe, secure and accessible.”

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

I could come and live with my aunt in Washington instead of remaining home in Baltimore only if I promised to find employment and to write to my parents once a week.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse