Maseru
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Tiny Lesotho, which sells a large amount of textiles to the United States, was especially hard-hit, and hundreds of workers demonstrated in the capital Maseru in October over cuts sparked by US tariffs.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
In the town of Hlotse, about two hours' drive from the capital, Maseru, I sit in on on one of the regular group therapy sessions for young women, run by social worker Lineo Raphoka.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024
Once in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, Mr. Woods alerted his wife, Wendy, to flee South Africa with their five children.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2023
Opposition riots in the capital Maseru in 1998 prompted South Africa to deploy troops to restore order.
From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2022
The Basutos made strong appeals to Maseru for permission to cross the border and rush the Boers, and again they were forbidden.
From Native Life in South Africa by Plaatje, Sol (Solomon Tshekisho)
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