Sivas

American  

[see-vahs] / siˈvɑs /

noun

1. a city in central Turkey.

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Sivas British  

/ ˈsivɑs /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Deborah Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford’s Law School, said it’s getting harder to see a successful path forward for Sable.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

More concerning, that ongoing legal chaos could discourage agencies from pursuing the bold policies needed to address the climate crisis, Sivas said.

From Salon

“Trying to shut down an existing facility that has its leases and drilling permits is exceedingly difficult,” said Deborah A. Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford Law School.

From Los Angeles Times

“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