Little Rock

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noun

a city in and the capital of Arkansas, in the central part, on the Arkansas River.

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Words nearby Little Rock

Little pitchers have big ears, littler, “Little Red Riding Hood”, Little Rhody, Little Richard, Little Rock, Little Russia, Little Russian, Little Sark, little slam, little spotted cat

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How to use Little Rock in a sentence

Coastal Carolina finds itself atop the Sun Belt, tied with Appalachian State and Little Rock.
NCAA tournament bracketology: Figuring out the one-bid leagues will be a chore during the pandemic|Patrick Stevens|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
She’s a radiation biologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
Surviving Mars missions will take planning and lots of innovation|Maria Temming|October 22, 2020|Science News For Students
The effects of spending a large amount of time in space may show many years after someone has been exposed, says Marjan Boerma, a radiation biologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
A new moon radiation measurement may help determine health risks to astronauts|Aayushi Pratap|September 25, 2020|Science News
There’s Derek Fisher, the fast-talking spark plug from tiny Arkansas-Little Rock.
Kobe Bryant Punched A Teammate Over $100, And It Wasn’t Shaq|Jeff Pearlman|September 25, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

Antioxidants, on their own, may not be enough protection, says Marjan Boerma, a radiation biologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
What will astronauts need to survive the dangerous journey to Mars?|Maria Temming|July 15, 2020|Science News
The image was taken on October 12 at 6:58 PM Central Time in Little Rock.
A Tom Cotton Ad on Grindr?|Ben Jacobs|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The police of Little Rock, years ago, found a letter in Titanic's room which demanded “2 thousand cash or you will be sorry.”
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I can only hope that all of you here in Little Rock will be celebrating her come November 2016.
Anna Wintour Likes Hillary for President|Christine Flammia|July 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
True, Eisenhower had despatched federal troops to Little Rock to enforce a judicial order.
David's Bookclub: Eisenhower in War and Peace|David Frum|December 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I love it when Bond climbs the volcano and throws that little rock down there and it goes ping ping ping!
The Opening Ceremonies|Michael Tomasky|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
En shore enough when we got to Little Rock and Shako got holt of some sugarcane, he win that old elephant's respect instanter.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Safe on the little rock plateau she watched the174 thunderous onslaught, frightened and then terrified and crying out.
The Beach of Dreams|H. De Vere Stacpoole
The Vatican became as a little rock, in the midst of a stormy sea whose waves lashed it incessantly.
The War Upon Religion|Rev. Francis A. Cunningham
This formula was procured from a friend of the author residing at Little Rock, Ark.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians|William K. David
Indeed, every little rock seemed to shelter a recumbent figure, while rifles could be seen protruding from a hundred crevices.
The Great Airship.|F. S. Brereton

British Dictionary definitions for Little Rock

Little Rock

noun

a city in central Arkansas, on the Arkansas River: state capital. Pop: 184 053 (2003 est)

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Cultural definitions for Little Rock

Little Rock

Capital of Arkansas and largest city in the state.

notes for Little Rock

In 1957, federal troops were sent into Little Rock to enforce the United States Supreme Court ruling in Brown versus Board of Education against racial segregation in the public schools. Little Rock became a symbol (see also symbol) of the South's resistance to school integration.