Caledonia
Americannoun
Usage
Caledonia is now used poetically and, sometimes, humorously
Example Sentences
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Researchers analyzed nearly 20 years of data from humpback whales that breed in the waters around New Caledonia in the South Pacific.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
The 30-year-old's first game saw the Caledonia Steel Queens take on the Solway Shark Ladies.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
She said Caledonia was agile and could often be seen climbing trees in her habitat, while Bluebell loves to play with her food, tossing her meals in the air during feeding time.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
The African representatives are the third nation to secure a place after Bolivia and New Caledonia, and the other three slots will be filled on Tuesday for a competition that excludes Europe.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
On the first day of November the Second Division left Wellington, presumably on maneuvers at Hawke Bay again, but ending up instead at Noumea on the French island of New Caledonia.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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