Brooklyn
Americannoun
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a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).
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a city in NE Ohio.
noun
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It is noted for the special “Brooklyn accent” of its inhabitants.
The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.
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She later moved to New York and worked at the nonprofit Urban Glass in Brooklyn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Lu, who was supported by dozens of community members during his one-week trial in Brooklyn, could face up to 30 years in prison for the charges linked to the illegal police station.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Earlier this month, while Cinco de Mayo revelers were swan-diving into pitchers of margaritas, a few dozen diners gathered in Brooklyn, N.Y., to celebrate a more wholesome annual rite: the arrival of ramp season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The actor lives in Brooklyn with his partner, Keri Russell, with whom he previously starred on the spy drama “The Americans.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
My parents would barely let me leave my block back in Brooklyn, but here I could bike wherever I wanted.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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