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Burlingame

[ bur-lin-geym, -ling-geym ]

/ ˈbɜr lɪnˌgeɪm, -lɪŋˌgeɪm /

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noun

Anson

[an-suhn], /ˈæn sən/, 1820–70, U.S. diplomat.

a city in W California, S of San Francisco.

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Words nearby Burlingame

Burleson, burlesque, burletta, burley, burleycue, Burlingame, Burlington, burlwood, burly, Burma, Burman

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How to use Burlingame in a sentence

These are just a small sample of the type of statements Burlingame has made.
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She was really uneasy until he explained that, in imitation of older ones, he had bet some cents on Burlingame and had won.
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"You'll excuse me, but Gus Burlingame is for the defence, and he's got his knife into you," returned Sibley.
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He turned to the judge, who promptly called upon Burlingame to conclude his examination.
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"That was because Mr. Burlingame was not kind or good to other people," was Kitty's sedate response.
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A moment later, with contemptuous satisfaction, he saw Burlingame climb the picket-fence at the side of the house.
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