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Carson City

American  

noun

  1. a town in and the capital of Nevada, in the W part.


Carson City British  
/ ˈkɑːsən /

noun

  1. a city in W Nevada, capital of the state. Pop: 55 311 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In 2020, there was a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Nevada, but it was in a remote spot — about 200 miles northwest of Las Vegas and 125 miles southeast of Carson City.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

The Carson City to Canada Quest, which is taking applications until May 31, is intended for experienced hikers only.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2024

Now Sanchez has been making this case locally and beyond for four years, even taking a long diesel bus ride to the state capital, Carson City, to plead for funding from the legislature.

From Seattle Times Feb. 24, 2024

The cities remain rivals, especially when they battle for funding in the state capital, Carson City, 30 minutes south of Reno.

From New York Times Feb. 12, 2024

The boy next to Ishmael, a Private Jim Harvey from Carson City, Nevada, swore softly under his breath twice, then leaned in against the net.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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