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Daytona Beach

American

[dey-toh-nuh] / deɪˈtoʊ nə /

noun

a city in NE Florida: seashore resort.

Daytona Beach British

/ deɪˈtəʊnə /

noun

a city in NE Florida, on the Atlantic: a resort with a beach of hard white sand, used since 1903 for motor speed trials. Pop: 64 581 (2003 est)

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The new year arrived and, haunted by uncertainty, Williams moved her family to Daytona Beach, Fla., roughly 90 miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

But despite its power, Sir Malcolm knew the Blue Bird had "maxed out" and when 200mph was breached at the 23-mile Daytona Beach in Florida by Henry Segrave.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

President Trump arrived at Daytona Beach International Airport just before noon and took the five-minute ride to the Speedway in “The Beast,” the presidential car.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

As part of the recent resolution, the city will also enter into a formal settlement agreement, according to The Daytona Beach News-Journal.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

The famous Barney Oldfield had driven this car last winter at Daytona Beach, Florida.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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