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Anacostia

American  
[an-uh-kaws-tee-uh, -kos-] / ˌæn əˈkɔs ti ə, -ˈkɒs- /

noun

  1. a section of the District of Columbia, in the SE part.


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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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