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Barstow

American  
[bahr-stoh] / ˈbɑr stoʊ /

noun

  1. a city in S California.


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The sun-washed stretch of Mojave Desert sits at the base of a volcanic mountain range roughly 20 miles east of Barstow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Natalie Barstow, the lead claimant who runs a farm and campsite near Builth Wells, Powys, said she felt "hugely relieved" and "incredibly grateful" at the outcome.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

A notice issued to the lead claimant in the case, Natalie Barstow, was "unduly broad and lacking in particularity", he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

The crossings will cover stretches of I-15 near Barstow and the state line at Primm.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

Barstow, quieter than inner Los Angeles, is still overcrowded with people.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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