Manhattan District

British  

noun

1. Also called: Manhattan Project.  (during World War II) the code name for a unit of US army engineers established in 1942 to construct secret sites for the development of the atomic bomb

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Example Sentences

The Manhattan district attorney’s office waited to file charges in part because prosecutors wanted to learn more about what happened aboard the train in the moments before Penny moved to restrain Neely.

From Washington Times

“Jordan Neely should still be alive today,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.

From Washington Times

Forcing Mr. Pomerantz’s appearance was a victory for the Republicans who have rushed to use their power in the House to defend Mr. Trump since it became clear that Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, was poised to charge the former president.

From New York Times

Pomerantz, who left Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office after disagreements over the direction of the Trump investigation, was subpoenaed by the Republican-controlled House committee.

From Washington Times

Pomerantz, who left Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office after disagreements over the direction of the case, was subpoenaed by the Republican-controlled House committee.

From Seattle Times