Bangalore

/ (ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː) /

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noun

a city in S India, capital of Karnataka state: printing, textiles, pharmaceuticals. Pop: 4 292 223 (2001)Alternative official name: Bengaluru (ˌbeŋɡəlˈuːru)

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How to use Bangalore in a sentence

“We are tracking down the man,” the Bangalore Police Commissioner said.
The Scared Widdle Kitty of ISIS|Jacob Siegel|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both the Bangalore City Crime Branch and Indian national intelligence officials are after him.
The Scared Widdle Kitty of ISIS|Jacob Siegel|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bangalore is the nearest international airport, a six-hour drive away.
Lush Places: The Scotland of India|Tunku Varadarajan|March 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
About a year ago, I decided to read only in Kannada, the dominant local language, whenever I visited Bangalore.
Why I’ve Learned Many Languages by Aravind Adiga|Aravind Adiga|February 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

My life is now divided between the cities of Bangalore and Mumbai.
Why I’ve Learned Many Languages by Aravind Adiga|Aravind Adiga|February 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bangalore was next besieged by him, but resisted for nearly nine months, and only surrendered in January, 1784.
The Tiger of Mysore|G. A. Henty
A number of Bangalore torpedoes were therefore made and carried up to the trenches.
The History of the 51st (Highland) Division 1914-1918|Frederick William Bewsher
I was subaltern of the cantonment main-guard at Bangalore one day in the month of June, 182-.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 1, December 18, 1841|Various
As carpenter of the Bangalore he would be an especially valuable acquisition to our party.
The Pirate Slaver|Harry Collingwood
Outside Bangalore city there is a woollen mill, which turns out blankets, cloth for greatcoats, and woollen stuffs.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2|Various