Baton Rouge
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He’s heard that from members and seen it personally, as chief operations officer of Benny’s Car Wash, a car-wash and oil-change business in the Baton Rouge, La., area.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
In 2003, the company accidentally released 8,000 pounds of carcinogenic vinyl chloride into Baton Rouge, according to the U.S.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Doyle was there recently when the Lions invited Kevin Cavell, a 64-year-old former Baton Rouge police commander now running for Oakdale chief, to lay out his vision for the department.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
I circle all the capitals that start with B: Boise, Baton Rouge, Bismarck, and of course Boston.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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