Guantánamo
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Guantánamo Naval Station in Cuba is an exception where the host country deems U.S. presence illegitimate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
So, given the words and general tenor of this entry, this really could be the last Surge, unless we get computer privileges from Guantánamo Bay.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2025
Gen. Susan Escallier, the Pentagon official in charge of the military commissions at Guantánamo Bay, Austin summarily overruled her, revoking the plea deal with little explanation and leaving experts and observers alike confused and disappointed.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2025
The Surge looks forward to joining as a guest on the show, with the glistening morning sheen of Guantánamo Bay in the background.
From Slate ● Nov. 23, 2024
They came through the Windward Passage three weeks ago, and have been lying off Guantánamo ever since.
From The Conquest of America A Romance of Disaster and Victory by Cleveland Moffett
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