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
The tent camp in Anacostia was burned to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024
Across the Anacostia River, another fragile Washington neighborhood is dreading the ripple effects of that stadium deal — which still needs approval by the Virginia General Assembly and the city of Alexandria.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024
She met Mr. Carnahan when they were teenagers at a Sunday night youth group at a Baptist church, and they sat next to each other in class at Anacostia High School, the family said.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024
The light turned green, and Ma slammed on the gas for two blocks before making a sharp left at the Anacostia Library, then a right onto U Place.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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