Bloomington

American  

[bloo-ming-tuhn] / ˈblu mɪŋ tən /

noun

1. a city in SE Minnesota.

2. a city in S Indiana.

3. a city in central Illinois.

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Bloomington British  

/ ˈbluːmɪŋtən /

noun

1. a city in central Indiana: seat of the University of Indiana (1820). Pop: 70 642 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

The county letter sent to State Farm headquarters in Bloomington, Ill., demands “all documents, reports, spreadsheets, databases, summaries, dashboards or other records that track, compile or reflect” January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times

Especially at Indiana, where another magical campaign marches on in the unlikely football heaven of Bloomington.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The distinct line between the judiciary, the legislature and politics is blurring,” said Charles Geyh, a law professor at Indiana University Bloomington who specializes in judicial ethics.

From Salon

However, the agency said it benefited from its strategic importance to its highly rated Bloomington, Ill., parent company.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bloomington, Ill.-based insurer is seeking a 22% emergency rate increase, but was turned down by state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara unless the company can provide additional data to support its request.

From Los Angeles Times