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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

Caldwell had three fourth-quarter touchdown passes for Elizabeth City State, finishing 26 of 38 for 339 yards.

From Seattle Times Sep. 18, 2021

Elizabeth City and the river of the same name derive from Princess Elizabeth, the oldest sister of Henry and Charles.

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

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