Gadsden
Americannoun
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James, 1788–1858, U.S. railroad promoter and diplomat.
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a city in NE Alabama.
Example Sentences
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Rodriguez was being held in a county jail in Gadsden, Ala., as of Monday morning, according to a database maintained by U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
In the days since he made the post, he’s doubled down several times, posting images of reworked Gadsden flags with a dog in the center.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
The Chargers improved after the break and finally got into the endzone late in the third quarter through Oronde Gadsden but two field goals from Ka'imi Fairbairn took the Texans two scores clear.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
The Steelers often struggle covering tight ends, so Oronde Gadsden II could be in line for a big game.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
The lawyers defending the Gadsden City Jail finally acknowledged that Mr. Ruffin's rights had been violated and that he had been illegally denied his asthma medicine.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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