Hanford
[han-ferd]
- a city in central California.
- a locality in SE Washington, on the Columbia River: site of an atomic energy plant (Hanford Works).
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Examples from the Web for hanford
Contemporary Examples
To people unfamiliar with Hanford, this might sound mildly apocalyptic.
Hanford offers everything a storyteller could want,” said the narrator, including “intrigue” and “patriotism.
Tri-Cities, which grew out of Hanford, has a combined population of about 200,000.
Over the last 20 years, Hanford has also become something else: a tourist destination.
The ongoing work at Hanford was not intended to be a solution.
Historical Examples
I think I'll walk down to Hanford's and have the matter adjusted.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
He was in the bank for the final transfer of the Hanford interests.
The Million-Dollar SuitcaseAlice MacGowan
Mr. Temple, General Marriott, and Mr. Hanford were the only dissentients.
Worcestershire in the Nineteenth CenturyT. C. Turberville
Hanford Strong nodded in the direction of the Kusiak circle.
The Yukon TrailWilliam MacLeod Raine
It contained a bill from Hanford's, the largest department store in Overton.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower