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Allentown

American  
[al-uhn-toun] / ˈæl ənˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. a city in E Pennsylvania.


Allentown British  
/ ˈælənˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Lehigh River. Pop: 105 958 (2003 est)

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The country’s second-largest waste firm, Republic is emphasizing plastic recycling and building the third of four planned polymer centers in Allentown, Pa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

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From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

The rapper Fat Joe reminded the Allentown crowd about the joke.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

On Monday afternoon, Harris will host a rally in Allentown.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

We were all enjoying the visit of the General very much and hoped to have a pleasant time, but a few days after his arrival the country about Allentown became greatly alarmed and excited.

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