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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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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

In half of the midterm election years since 1950, the S&P 500 fell by about 20% or even more, the family office of Lansing Street Advisors said in its first-quarter letter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo showed some tough love for one of his former players on Monday night during the Spartans’ blowout victory against USC in East Lansing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The company moved its longtime headquarters from San Jose, Calif., to Bozeman, Mont., near where Lansing owns a home and spends several months of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

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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