Guantánamo
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Supreme Court disagreed with Bush, declaring in a landmark decision that despite detainees’ designation as enemy combatants or incarceration at Guantánamo, they are not barred from seeking habeas.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
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
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
Then the greenish letters declared: "The fleet leaves Guantánamo training ground," and her eyes hurt with staring.
From O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 by Edison Marshall
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