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Lansing

American  
[lan-sing] / ˈlæn sɪŋ /

noun

  1. Robert, 1864–1928, U.S. lawyer and statesman: secretary of state 1915–20.

  2. a city in and the capital of Michigan, in the S part.

  3. a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.


Lansing British  
/ ˈlænsɪŋ /

noun

  1. a city in S Michigan, on the Grand River: the state capital. Pop: 118 379 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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