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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The Detroit Lions, for whom Arnold has played in 24 games since being a first-round draft pick in 2024, issued a brief statement.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Around the time Corriveau and Corley were seeing traction with the early iteration of their dual restaurant-and-arcade concept, a cultural phenomenon rose in nascent techno and house scenes of cities from Detroit to Ibiza: raves.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
The under-deliveries include $109 million in 2019 for Fiat Chrysler to upgrade plants and create 6,433 jobs in Warren and Detroit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
The company plans to open additional venues in Detroit and Cleveland.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Roy’s mother and father had moved away from Detroit when he was only a baby, so it seemed silly to call it his hometown.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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