Atlanta

[ at-lan-tuh ]

/ ætˈlæn tə /

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noun

a city in and the capital of Georgia, in the N part.

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How to use Atlanta in a sentence

Yet once he was cleared to hit, Kieboom began tinkering with his stance and swing in Atlanta.
Carter Kieboom, unbothered by the spotlight, is confident he can keep his third base job|Jesse Dougherty|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
If Davis is unable to participate in Atlanta, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will name an injury replacement.
NBA All-Star Game reserves were named, and talk about snubs immediately followed|Ben Golliver|February 24, 2021|Washington Post
Arguably, the clinicians in Australia were also in a better position to provide good care during Atlanta’s night shift.
The doctor will Zoom you now|Katie McLean|February 24, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Garland also supervised investigations of the Atlanta Olympics bombing in 1996 and “Unabomber” Theodore Kaczynski.
‘Most Heinous Attack.’ Merrick Garland Pledges to Take on Domestic Terrorism as Attorney General|Vera Bergengruen|February 23, 2021|Time

NBA announces plans for Atlanta All-Star Game despite health concerns, pushback from starsBrooks’s assurance was rewarded.
Wizards guard Bradley Beal earns first NBA All-Star Game starting nod|Ava Wallace|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Thanks to the Atlanta case, they can now see another in plain sight.
A Gift to the Jihadis: The Unseen Airport Security Threat|Clive Irving|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I started volunteering around Atlanta with the Health Initiative and some other groups and stuff, and with HRC and everything.
How A Company’s Support of Gay Employees Helped One of Them To Come Out||December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Delta was a sponsor of the HRC dinner here in Atlanta and I went and met her there.
How A Company’s Support of Gay Employees Helped One of Them To Come Out||December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And when BET Weekend came to Atlanta two months ago, Brinsley thought he could become a major party promoter.
Alleged Cop Killer’s Blood-Soaked Screenplay|M.L. Nestel|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Atlanta, Georgia, USA Atlanta is quickly becoming one of the most promising LGBT HQs on the globe.
The Ultimate LGBT Travel Bucket List||December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I wish the whole population of Atlanta, Georgia, would come over and just see.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
And there coming rapidly across from the Comptoir National was the well knit figure of the young man from Atlanta.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Aristide flashed the lightning of his wit upon the young man from Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
He himself is a Pittsburgh man for the last twenty years, but he was "born and raised" in the South, in Atlanta.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist|Alexander Berkman
The writer was waiting to take the train to Atlanta, and this train, as it fortunately happened, was delayed.
Nights With Uncle Remus|Joel Chandler Harris

British Dictionary definitions for Atlanta

Atlanta

/ (ætˈlæntə) /

noun

a city in N Georgia: the state capital. Pop: 423 019 (2003 est)

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Cultural definitions for Atlanta

Atlanta

Capital of Georgia and largest city in the state.

notes for Atlanta

Atlanta was plundered by the Union army during the Civil War. (See Sherman's march to the sea.)