Jinja
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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There were heavy police and army patrols in the border town of Jinja, another AFP team said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
The couple went into his restaurant, Jinja Bar & Bistro, in the early 2000s, and ended up chatting with Lanham and the other owners, Lanham said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
On Tuesday, numerous pet owners led their charges up the steep steps to reach the Inuneko Jinja, or Dog-Cat Shrine, to pray and receive a blessing from a Shinto priest.
From Reuters ● Nov. 14, 2023
At least eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja after celebrating the club's win against Manchester United in the English Premier League.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
On the return journey from Entebbe, Jinja, a port on the north side of the Victoria Nyanza, is usually called at.
From The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures by Frederick Courteney Selous
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