Lansing
Americannoun
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Robert, 1864–1928, U.S. lawyer and statesman: secretary of state 1915–20.
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a city in and the capital of Michigan, in the S part.
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a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.
noun
Example Sentences
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But when rents spiked after the pandemic, the East Lansing native watched longtime friends in the area move out of town.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
He was the first openly gay state senator in Michigan history and has risen into legislative leadership during his decade of service in Lansing.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
He grew up in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to East Lansing, Mich., for college.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The portfolio, which was known as Markel Ventures until last year, includes Lansing, a building-products distributor; Brahmin, a maker of high-end handbags; and Eagle, a Virginia home builder.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
I tune back in to listen to Emily talking about her best friend at camp, who lives in Lansing, Michigan.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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