Doubs
Americannoun
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a river in E France, flowing into the Saône River. About 260 miles (420 km) long.
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a department in E France. 2,031 sq. mi. (5,260 sq. km). Besançon.
noun
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a department of E France, in Franche-Comté region. Capital: Besançon. Pop: 505 557 (2003 est). Area: 5258 sq km (2030 sq miles)
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a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains, becoming part of the border between France and Switzerland and flowing generally southwest to the Saône River. Length: 430 km (267 miles)
Example Sentences
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Love found Romeo Doubs for a fourth-down touchdown before halftime and after the break hit Christian Watson with a 51-yard scoring pass before finding Wicks with a one-yarder.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
After leaving fromage-friendly Savoie, torch bearers will digest in the Doubs region of eastern France, and then visit the Alsace city of Strasbourg in the northeast.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Further touchdowns by Jones, Doubs and Luke Musgrave put the game beyond Dallas before two late efforts by Ferguson made it a scoreline which flattered the Cowboys.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024
He lofted an 11-yard touchdown to Christian Watson late in the third quarter and then hit Romeo Doubs for a winning 24-yarder over cornerback Michael Davis with 2:33 remaining.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023
The department takes its name from the river Doubs, by which it is traversed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
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