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Long Beach

American

noun

a city in SW California, S of Los Angeles: a seaside resort.
a city on SW Long Island, in SE New York.
(italics) the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered surface ship, a guided-missile cruiser launched in 1959.

Long Beach British

noun

a city in SW California, on San Pedro Bay: resort and naval base; oil-refining. Pop: 475 460 (2003 est)

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The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

From War to Warren G and Sublime to Snoop, Long Beach has a rich musical history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

City leaders hope F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach, located next to the famed Queen Mary, will supplant declining revenues from oil extraction and lead to an uptick in tourism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Under his watch, Long Beach recently started branding itself as “Vibe City,” which he said is an attempt to encapsulate the charm of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In those days—1941—there was no smog around Long Beach.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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