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La Jolla

American  
[luh hoi-uh] / lə ˈhɔɪ ə /

noun

  1. a resort area in San Diego, in S California.


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Two of the actors, both of whom were in the La Jolla Playhouse production, assume multiple roles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Her husband Omar Al-Nouri, a vascular surgeon in the neighbouring city of La Jolla, received the same message and rushed down to the school.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Arriving at Eger’s home in La Jolla, she found ballerina paintings on the walls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The group journeyed to a gothic mansion in La Jolla and dressed as Marie Antoinette in extravagant rococo dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“I told you. I have to drive to La Jolla tonight to make tomorrow’s tide.”

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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