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Washington

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


NOUN
Uncle Sam
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So picture this: July 4, 2026, Washington, D.C.:

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

While Venezuelan leaders weren’t present in Washington this year, the country was the talk of the meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But that didn't happen in this case, such was the rush to get Lord Mandelson out to Washington pronto.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Washington knows what is driving up prices and which policies are making filing more burdensome, costly, and time-consuming.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

It was a short ride on “the Metro” to Washington, DC—and all the museums, shops, theater, and coffee shops.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith