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Escambia

American  
[uh-skam-bee-uh] / əˈskæm bi ə /

noun

  1. a river in SE Alabama, known there as the Conecuh, and NW Florida, flowing SW and S to Escambia Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. 231 miles (372 km) long.


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The Escambia High coach had been in the South Florida preps scene long enough to know what he was seeing from his new running back.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Hollingsworth “rushed to his aid without regard to his own safety,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons told reporters.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

"That is exactly what is happening in Escambia County," the lawsuit states.

From Salon • May 18, 2023

Cody Strother, a spokesman for the Escambia school district, said the district was unable to comment on pending litigation.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

Michael and I traveled to rural Escambia County and were greeted by the twins.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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