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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It was Smith's first title defence after his stunning fifth-round knockout of Subriel Matias in Brooklyn in January.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The greatest individual triumph in World Series history was Don Larsen’s perfect for the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1956 series.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The 44-year-old singer sparked a social media firestorm last week when she publicly criticized Art of Play, a magic and games store in Brooklyn, after an unsuccessful attempt to purchase a mechanical singing bird.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
And somehow, Williams, then playing for Brooklyn, always seemed to hit shots when he played against the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
“Are you kidding?” answered Brooklyn, who stood virtually motionless, mesmerized by the machine.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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