Evanston

[ ev-uh n-stuh n ]

/ ˈɛv ən stən /

noun

a city in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan, near Chicago.

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Examples from the Web for evanston

People there might say they live in Anaheim, or in Evanston instead of Chicago.
Why Warren Buffett Still Buys Newspapers as the Industry Sinks|Howard Kurtz|June 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
On July 11, Roberts was stopped by police for speeding in Evanston, Wyoming, but was let go with a warning.
The Seductive Killer Drifter|Justine Griffin|October 26, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I 've been living in Evanston Avenue, and a very worthy locality it is, too!
The House|Eugene Field
The women that ride in Evanston Avenue wear dresses, the same as other women wear.
The House|Eugene Field

"Belle and mamma went to Evanston last week," Lorene explained bashfully.
The Lilac Lady|Ruth Alberta Brown
Northwestern University, in Evanston (at the extreme North of the city—actually outside the city limits).
The Greatest Highway in the World|Anonymous
Governor Barker, finishing his purchases at half-past three, went to meet a friend come from Evanston.
Lin McLean|Owen Wister

British Dictionary definitions for evanston

Evanston

/ (ˈɛvənstən) /

noun

a city in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan north of Chicago: Northwestern University (1851). Pop: 74 360 (2003 est)

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