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Johnstown

American  
[jonz-toun] / ˈdʒɒnzˌtaʊn /

noun

  1. a city in SW Pennsylvania: disastrous flood 1889.


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Working with longtime collaborator Christine Dahlin of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and researchers from Austria, Benedict examined vocal recordings from more than 880 captive parrots.

From Science Daily Jun. 14, 2026

Speaking from the family home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Gino says he was both scared and calm, "half and half", when the shots rang out.

From BBC Oct. 5, 2024

“I have the difficulty or excitement of celebrating twice,” said its leader, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa, based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

From Seattle Times Jan. 5, 2024

Marches are planned in major cities including Boston, Chicago and Miami, as well as much smaller gatherings in towns and suburbs like Eureka Springs, Ark.; Durango, Colo;, and Johnstown, Penn.

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2023

Determined to prove she was her brother’s equal, in addition to Greek, Elizabeth began to study Latin and mathematics with a class of older boys at the Johnstown Academy.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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