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Gretna

American  
[gret-nuh] / ˈgrɛt nə /

noun

  1. a city in SE Louisiana, near New Orleans.


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The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office and Gretna Fire Department in Nebraska responded to Loftis’ home Tuesday night, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said in a statement emailed to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

The A75 between Gretna and Stranraer and is the main route across Dumfries and Galloway going to and from the ferry ports at Cairnryan.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

Rory Stewart, an MP over the border, even helped build a cairn near Gretna to promote “mutual respect and affection”.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2024

Neither Hughes nor Louis testified during their four-day trial in Gretna.

From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024

The crown of firs which mark Gretna from the surrounding country came quickly into view, the bridge was crossed, and the village was reached by the reckless couple.

From Bygone Church Life in Scotland by Various

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