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Detroit

[dih-troit] / dɪˈtrɔɪt /


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Shareholders have cheered the decisions by Detroit automakers to scrap their boldest EV dreams—looking beyond $50 billion in charges tied to broken supplier contracts and wasted investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In 218 games for Detroit, Ivey averaged 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and four assists in 27.9 minutes a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He has reported for NBC News Investigations and covered police for the Detroit Free Press.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Ivey was regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the NBA when he was chosen with the fifth pick of the draft by Detroit in 2022.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Sammy says, “Say, do you know my pal Detroit Red? He’s the cat I was telling you about.”

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz