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Huntsville

American  
[huhnts-vil] / ˈhʌnts vɪl /

noun

  1. a city in N Alabama: rocket and missile center.

  2. a city in E Texas.

  3. a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada: summer resort.


Huntsville British  
/ ˈhʌntsvɪl /

noun

  1. a city in NE Alabama: space-flight and guided-missile research centre. Pop: 164 237 (2003 est)

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The breakdown revealed that the dealer, Landers McLarty Subaru of Huntsville, Ala., also charged a $899 documentation fee, a $550 certification and an additional $3,250 for a “CPO Wrap” that expands the vehicle’s warranty coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The company is based in Huntsville, Ala., and is led by James “Trip” Ferguson External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Among the technologies demonstrated during a recent session in Huntsville, Ala., was a quad-copter that can approache a drone nearing the restricted zone and verbally warn the operator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Psyche is the 14th mission selected for NASA's Discovery Program, managed by the agency's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

This wasn’t typical at all, but since I lived just an hour away from Huntsville, Martha decided that it might be a good idea.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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