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Harrisonburg

American  
[har-uh-suhn-burg] / ˈhær ə sənˌbɜrg /

noun

  1. a city in N Virginia.


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Ten James Madison transfers had to make big adjustments when they traded Harrisonburg for Westwood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

This February in Harrisonburg, Va., Abe Hartzler had to wear a size 3XL hot-pink jersey that says “loser” to church.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025

“I don’t believe it. I don’t believe the news reporting,” said Abdel Rahman, an Egyptian who lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 14, 2023

Max Misterka, of Harrisonburg, placed fourth and received a $100,000 award.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023

We passed exit after exit to Harrisonburg and the turnoffs for James Madison University.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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