Ames
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Iowa State opens against Tennessee State in St. Louis, which is a five-hour drive from Ames, Iowa, but is still a quasi-home game.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
At the helm is Hoiberg, an Iowa State hoops legend who played for the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves before moving on to coach his alma mater in Ames, and, later, the Bulls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
Ames, 84, died this week in a federal prison in Maryland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
The CIA director at the time, R. James Woolsey, described Ames as "a malignant betrayer of his country".
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Mr. Ames came in contact with other children away from his home and he felt that Cathy was not like other children.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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