Inland Empire
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A Times review of the department’s arrest log showed arrestees from Arizona, Nevada, the Inland Empire, San Diego, Los Angeles and other cities in Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
There are also a number of cities, especially in the Inland Empire, with older brick construction that can collapse in an earthquake, yet aren’t required to be strengthened or demolished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
This summer, Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure will open at the Southern California Railway Museum for guests to experience the Wizarding World rite of passage aboard a real moving train in the Inland Empire.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
They call this part of California the Inland Empire, and it’s always smoggy, because whatever nastiness is in the air gets blown here and caught against the mountains.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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