Alsea
Americannoun
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an Indigenous people originally of the western and coastal regions of Oregon.
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a member of this people.
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either of two closely related languages once spoken by this people.
adjective
Example Sentences
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The company plans to open more restaurants in the state and expand into Mexico City in 2027 as part of its collaboration with Mexican restaurant operator Alsea.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Alsea Chief Financial Officer Rafael Grosskelwing noted that the second quarter was off to a strong start, with Easter week revenues soaring by a fifth versus the comparable prepandemic weekend of 2019.
From Reuters ● May 20, 2022
The superintendent also said the omicron wave that created Alsea schools’ staff shortage occurred when they were still enforcing masking.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2022
“It is on the radar. Today we don’t have anything firm, but there are a couple of projects on the agenda,” said Alsea Chief Executive Renzo Casillo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2018
One of these was for a bridge over Alsea River near Waldport and the other was for a bridge across the Yaquina River at Toledo.
From Third Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission Covering the Period December 1st, 1916 to November 30th, 1918 by S. Benson
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