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La Porte

[ luh pawrt, pohrt ]

noun

  1. a city in NW Indiana.
  2. a town in S Texas.


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For many homes closest to the fence lines of petrochemical plants in cities like La Porte and Port Neches, Texas, the estimated excess risk of cancer ranges from three to six times the level that the EPA considers acceptable.

Was compelled to avail myself of livery accommodations in order to meet my evening engagement at La Porte.

The seven or eight members of the De la Porte family used at least half a score Marks between them.

But she suddenly told this gentleman that she must put him à la porte—she wanted to change her dress.

She didn't pretind to be remainin' in La Porte jist for her hilth.

Dans un des coins, la porte qui s'entr'ouvre, et dans l'autre une harpe qui attend.

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