Ashkelon
Americannoun
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a city in southwestern Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea.
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an ancient city and modern archeological site north of Gaza.
Example Sentences
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Ashkelon is one example of a city trying to return to normal.
From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023
Ambrey has advised clients that merchant shipping can still call at Ashkelon port, as shipping is doing in Ashdod, but to adopt ballistic protection measures.
From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023
An observant Jew, Pletnyov moved with his wife and five children to Ashkelon, just miles from the Gaza Strip, in the hopes of building a new life.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Already, one of its two major oil ports, Ashkelon, has at least temporarily stopped receiving oil, apparently for safety reasons, analysts said.
From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2023
Tell it not in Gath, Publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon; Lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, Lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
From Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature by Moulton, Richard Green
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