Sivas

American  

[see-vahs] / siˈvɑs /

noun

1. a city in central Turkey.

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Sivas British  

/ ˈsivɑs /

noun

1. a city in central Turkey, at an altitude of 1347 m (4420 ft): one of the chief cities in Asia Minor in ancient times; scene of the national congress (1919) leading to the revolution that established modern Turkey. Pop: 266 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

“The rules aren’t going to change on a dime. It’ll take awhile. And there will be litigation,” Sivas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

More concerning, that ongoing legal chaos could discourage agencies from pursuing the bold policies needed to address the climate crisis, Sivas said.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

“As they age, these platforms become more and more fragile” and corroded from ocean water, said Deborah Sivas, professor of environmental law at Stanford Law School.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Deborah A. Sivas, director of Stanford University’s Environmental Law Clinic, said she believes the ruling has a good chance of withstanding a legal challenge.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2015

One by one the expeditions closed and withdrew, returning by Sivas and Samsoun, and coming out by the Black Sea.

From A Story of the Red Cross Glimpses of Field Work by Barton, Clara