Dearborn
Americannoun
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Henry, 1751–1829, U.S. soldier and diplomat: Secretary of War 1801–09.
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a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.
noun
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Dearborn and neighboring Dearborn Heights are home to the largest Lebanese-American population in the U.S.; many families trace their roots back to Bint Jbeil, and, like Elzayat, still own property there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I squeezed into a seat next to an aging veteran wearing a uniform and a cap embroidered with Dearborn.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
“Hands up in the air, yelling,” head track coach Christian Dearborn recalled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
Madison Dearborn Partners-backed drone maker Aevex went public Friday in an initial public offering that valued the key player in Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders at more than $2 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Three men in dark suits knock on the door of a modest house in Dearborn, Michigan.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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