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Sivas

American

[see-vahs] / siˈvɑs /

noun

a city in central Turkey.

Sivas British

/ ˈsivɑs /

noun

a city in central Turkey, at an altitude of 1347 m (4420 ft): one of the chief cities in Asia Minor in ancient times; scene of the national congress (1919) leading to the revolution that established modern Turkey. Pop: 266 000 (2005 est)

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“I think probably the environmental groups will try to highlight that,” Sivas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2024

Sivas said the judges most likely will stand by their decision, but will have to explain their reasoning without relying on Chevron.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2024

“As they age, these platforms become more and more fragile” and corroded from ocean water, said Deborah Sivas, professor of environmental law at Stanford Law School.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Deborah A. Sivas, director of Stanford University’s Environmental Law Clinic, said she believes the ruling has a good chance of withstanding a legal challenge.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2015

They have not done the least wrong in the Vilayets of Kharpout, Trebizond, Sivas, Adana, or Bitlis, nor in the province of Moush.

From Martyred Armenia by El-Ghusein, Fà'iz

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