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capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
building or buildings housing chief governmental offices
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Virginia is bordered by the liberal-leaning Washington, DC to the north where many residents work in the nation's capitol or for the federal government.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

At the Louisiana state capitol on Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Jeff Landry used his weekly press conference to address a topic of grave importance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

On April 4, 2022, Lindell headlined a “Colorado Truth Rally” on the steps of the state capitol in Denver.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

Athletics are improved, they are miles — from here to the state capitol — from contender status.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025

Following the briefing and a moment of prayer with Reverend Wright, Barack walked out to greet the audience, his appearance met with a roar I could hear from inside the capitol.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama



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