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Long Beach

American

noun

a city in SW California, S of Los Angeles: a seaside resort.
a city on SW Long Island, in SE New York.
(italics) the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered surface ship, a guided-missile cruiser launched in 1959.

Long Beach British

noun

a city in SW California, on San Pedro Bay: resort and naval base; oil-refining. Pop: 475 460 (2003 est)

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From War to Warren G and Sublime to Snoop, Long Beach has a rich musical history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

While that venue currently holds more conventions than concerts, Long Beach has hosted notable outdoor music festivals in recent years, including Warped Tour, Day Trip and Dreamstate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Tra Jones, general manager of the new amphitheater and a Long Beach native, said he’s striving to make it feel less stopgap and utilitarian than FivePoint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“We were in Long Beach, California. We drove down.”

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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