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Hamden

American  
[ham-duhn] / ˈhæm dən /

noun

  1. a town in S Connecticut.


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Kyra Browne, a pharmacist in Hamden, Conn., had a breast-lift done in mid-December.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

Harris grew up in Hamden, Conn., a town just outside New Haven, before decamping to the Midwest for college at Northwestern University.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2023

“I’m glad that it’s been resolved,” Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett told the Register.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

In the fifth season of the competition Frankfurt made it all the way to the final where they were beaten 7-3 by Real Madrid at Hamden Park.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2023

It was a surprise birthday party in Hamden, for Marcia, Blaine’s friend.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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