Fairbanks

[ fair-bangks ]

/ ˈfɛərˌbæŋks /

noun

Charles Warren,1852–1918, political leader: vice president of the U.S. 1905–09.

Douglas,1883–1939, U.S. motion-picture actor.

a city in central Alaska, on the Tanana River.

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As the bush plane flies, Bettles is about 180 miles northwest of Fairbanks.
Visiting the Arctic Circle…Before It’s Irreversibly Changed|Terry Greene Sterling|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Complicating matters is the fact that Fairbanks is no stranger to wildfires.
5 Cities Vulnerable to Extreme Weather|Heidi Cullen|September 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Fairbanks, AK Over the past 50 years, Alaska has warmed more than twice as fast as the rest of the United States.
5 Cities Vulnerable to Extreme Weather|Heidi Cullen|September 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Richard Florida and his team have put together the definitive list—from D.C. to Fairbanks.
America's 20 Highest Earning Cities|Richard Florida|July 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Two Alaska regions score in the top 20—Anchorage in seventh place and Fairbanks in 19th.
America's 20 Highest Earning Cities|Richard Florida|July 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
“Yes, and it must be any chances, Fairbanks,” said the official.
Ralph on the Overland Express|Allen Chapman
“My passengers made up a little donation, Fairbanks,” the man said.
Ralph on the Overland Express|Allen Chapman
The movie magnates got what they wanted, and Fairbanks got what he wanted.
Laugh and Live|Douglas Fairbanks
“It seems as if things came about just right to take in the Foggs,” spoke Mrs. Fairbanks.
Ralph on the Overland Express|Allen Chapman
It was two hours later when a messenger came to the Fairbanks home with a letter for Ralph.
Ralph on the Overland Express|Allen Chapman

British Dictionary definitions for fairbanks (1 of 2)

Fairbanks

/ (ˈfɛəˌbæŋks) /

noun

a city in central Alaska, at the terminus of the Alaska Highway. Pop: 30 970 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for fairbanks (2 of 2)

Fairbanks

/ (ˈfɛəˌbæŋks) /

noun

Douglas (Elton), real name Julius Ullman. 1883–1939, US film actor and producer

his son, Douglas, Jnr. 1909–2000, US film actor

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Fairbanks

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British Dictionary definitions for fairbanks (1 of 2)

Fairbanks

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British Dictionary definitions for fairbanks (2 of 2)

Fairbanks

noun