Detroit
Americannoun
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a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River.
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a river in SE Michigan, flowing S from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie, forming part of the boundary between the U.S. and Canada. About 32 miles (52 km) long.
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the U.S. automobile industry.
noun
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a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River: a major Great Lakes port; largest car-manufacturing centre in the world. Pop: 911 402 (2003 est)
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a river in central North America, flowing along the US-Canadian border from Lake St Clair to Lake Erie
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As the center of automobile production, it is often referred to as the “Motor City” or “Motown.”
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Detroit repair-shop owner Ali Alhumaidi noticed a new habit from his customers in recent weeks: They have started bringing in their own motor oil when they need oil changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
She and Alawieh briefly met Harris at a campaign stop near Detroit before the convention.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
Sam Huszczo, CFA, CFP, is the founder and chief investment officer of SGH Wealth Management, an award-winning wealth management firm based in the Detroit area.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
The singer died of natural causes on Tuesday in the Michigan suburb of Redford Township, per the Detroit Free Press.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Still, it must have been fate that made me grab my jean jacket—untouched since the Detroit road trip—on my way out the door that morning.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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