Kweilin
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Now, instead of continuing directly south toward Canton, they flung 120,000 troops southwest along the spur line toward Kweilin.
From Time Magazine Archive
A short air hop from Canton is tranquil Kweilin, a delicate beauty spot on the fabled Li River, ringed by eroded limestone peaks that could have been assembled by a stage designer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Among the fantastic mountain shapes of Kweilin spread even more fantastic rumors: the sour-tasting new soy sauce is said to be made from human hair.
From Time Magazine Archive
Only the 60-mile gap around Kweilin stood between the Japs and their immediate strategic objectives in China�a continuous 2,000-mile front and communications system from Siberia to the South China Sea.
From Time Magazine Archive
After fleeing Kweilin, your mother walked for several days trying to find a main road.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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