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Golden Gate

noun

  1. a strait in W California, between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific. 2 miles (3.2 km) wide.



Golden Gate

noun

  1. a strait between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay: crossed by the Golden Gate Bridge, with a central span of 1280 m (4200 ft)

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They planned a weekend filled with activities such as seeing the Golden Gate Bridge and visiting Alcatraz Island.

In the process, she become a San Francisco institution, as venerated as the Golden Gate Bridge and beloved as the city’s tangy sourdough bread.

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The luxe abode in the Pacific Heights neighborhood spans 11,400 square feet and boasts a curved roof, panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and many bedrooms and bathrooms.

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The Golden Gate Bridge took four years and came in under budget during the Great Depression.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, among America’s busiest parks, draws some 17 million visitors annually.

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