Anacostia
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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At an estimated cost of $3.8 billion, it will replace the rusting, abandoned hulk that sits at the east end of East Capitol Street, fronting the Anacostia River.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
They camped out on Anacostia Flats and other public spaces that served as bases of operation for their marches and protests.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2025
The tent camp in Anacostia was burned to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
“The trend line is moving up,” said Chris Williams, director of the Anacostia River Watershed.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
We skipped through the doors of the Anacostia Library, where Ms. Paul sat at the information desk.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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