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.

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Lansing British  

/ ˈlænsɪŋ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Two state capitals helped tip the balance: Columbus, Ohio, and Lansing, Mich. Both posted net gains in domestic migrants in the last measured year after net losses the year before.

From The Wall Street Journal

She started her career at the Lansing State Journal in Michigan and also worked at the Detroit News.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before that she covered deals on Wall Street and did sports investigations for the Journal.She started her career at the Lansing State Journal in Michigan and also worked at the Detroit News.

From The Wall Street Journal

One senior executive in the credit-reporting industry told Lansing that his company’s price hikes practices amount to price gouging.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The last eight weeks have just been thrilling to watch,” said Lansing, the former Paramount movie chief.

From The Wall Street Journal