Manhattan District

British

noun

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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Manhattan District

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has said he is "tirelessly preparing to pursue a trial conviction" in the state case, where Mangione is maintaining his not guilty plea.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said the judge set bail at $10,000 and issued a full temporary order of protection for Roker and Melvin.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Prior to joining the Journal, Will worked as a financial intelligence analyst within the Major Economic Crimes Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

“Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

The Rad Lab occupied a special place among the Manhattan District labs for other reasons.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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