Allentown

[ al-uhn-toun ]

/ ˈæl ənˌtaʊn /

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noun

a city in E Pennsylvania.

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How to use Allentown in a sentence

The sale is also the latest chapter in the tumultuous history of Tribune, whose properties also include the Orlando Sentinel, Hartford Courant and Morning Call of Allentown, Pa.
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Tribune Publishing is giving up its newsroom space in New York, Allentown, Annapolis, and Orlando.
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Most Allentown residents of Syrian heritage are Orthodox Christians from the Wadi-al-Nasara region in western Homs province.
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Following their arrest, Craig and Shawn appeared in U.S. district court in Allentown.
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The mottled goosebone of the Allentown prophet is no more meteorologically accurate than our subconscience.
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David lived some five miles from Allentown, on a farm, and Harvey had been staying at his house, helping do the farm work.
Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson|John McElroy
He received a great ovation from the citizens of Allentown, and they cheered whenever he made his appearance.
Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson|John McElroy
He did so, and returned to Allentown four days before the Presidential election.
Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson|John McElroy
Seraine and I remained with our little family at Allentown, I getting back my house.
Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson|John McElroy

British Dictionary definitions for Allentown

Allentown

/ (ˈælənˌtaʊn) /

noun

a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Lehigh River. Pop: 105 958 (2003 est)

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