Alabama
Americannoun
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a state in the southeastern United States. 51,609 sq. mi. (133,670 sq. km). Montgomery. AL (for use with zip code), Ala.
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a river flowing southwest from central Alabama to the Mobile River. 315 miles (505 km) long.
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Abbreviation: Ala. AL. a state of the southeastern US, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of coastal and W lowlands crossed by the Tombigbee, Black Warrior, and Alabama Rivers, with parts of the Tennessee Valley and Cumberland Plateau in the north; noted for producing cotton and white marble. Capital: Montgomery. Pop: 4 500 752 (2003 est). Area: 131 333 sq km (50 708 sq miles)
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a river in Alabama, flowing southwest to the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers. Length: 507 km (315 miles)
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One of the Confederate states during the Civil War.
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When he does speak, his words carry a faint Southern twang from his upbringing in Alabama.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Alabama grandmother Kristina Hadley also promotes the programme to friends and family - even incorporating Imagination Library into baby gifts.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
New research led by scientists at Cincinnati Children's and the University of Alabama at Birmingham points to indoor lighting as a possible way to reduce that risk.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
On first listen, “I Must Be Dreaming” seems like the Alabama Shakes’ characteristic musical stew—bluesy garage-rock infused with touches of soul—with the addition of experimentation carried over from Ms. Howard’s solo work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The University of Alabama had emerged as my parents’ early favorite.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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