Vandalia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Andy Powell, owner of Andy’s Auto Body in Vandalia, Ill., said the coating’s fast-drying properties have worked as advertised since he added it to his shop’s rotation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
Born and raised in Vandalia, Ill., Squibb — whose father sold insurance and whose mother was a secretary — could not have been much further removed from Hollywood growing up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024
Vandalia closed a number of public areas Saturday as a precaution.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2022
Though the state capitol already had moved to Vandalia, boarders - including businessmen and other bigwig travelers - routinely would discuss issues of the day, including slavery.
From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2021
About the only thing Vandalia and Junior had going for them as a couple was that they weren’t cousins.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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