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Huntsville

American  
[huhnts-vil] / ˈhʌnts vɪl /

noun

  1. a city in N Alabama: rocket and missile center.

  2. a city in E Texas.

  3. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada: summer resort.


Huntsville British  
/ ˈhʌntsvɪl /

noun

  1. a city in NE Alabama: space-flight and guided-missile research centre. Pop: 164 237 (2003 est)

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He now runs his own manufacturing consulting firm in Huntsville, Ala.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The breakdown revealed that the dealer, Landers McLarty Subaru of Huntsville, Ala., also charged a $899 documentation fee, a $550 certification and an additional $3,250 for a “CPO Wrap” that expands the vehicle’s warranty coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

The company is based in Huntsville, Ala., and is led by James “Trip” Ferguson External link.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Among the technologies demonstrated during a recent session in Huntsville, Ala., was a quad-copter that can approache a drone nearing the restricted zone and verbally warn the operator.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

I’d never been invited to gymnastics camp at Bela and Martha Karolyi’s sprawling ranch in Huntsville, which meant I hadn’t been identified as a possible candidate for a spot on the USAG’s national team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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