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Elizabeth City

American  

noun

  1. a city in NE North Carolina.


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Last fall, his office detailed thousands of dollars in food spending by Elizabeth City officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

But ultimately she opted not to apply, and decided on Elizabeth City State University, a small North Carolina H.B.C.U.

From New York Times Jun. 11, 2022

A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched from Elizabeth City as well as a motor lifeboat to the scene, a spokesperson said.

From Fox News Mar. 30, 2022

In Friday’s exhibition win against Elizabeth City State, the two made 4 of 9 3-pointers.

From Seattle Times Nov. 8, 2021

The names of the four corporations, Charles City, Henrico, James City and Elizabeth City were kept for four of the newly created counties, but their areas were lessened.

From How Justice Grew: Virginia Counties, An Abstract of Their Formation by Hiden, Martha Woodroof

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