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Maywood

American  
[mey-wood] / ˈmeɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. a city in NE Illinois, near Chicago.

  2. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.


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The same has been true for Mirtha, a naturalized citizen who lives in Maywood with her husband, whose immigration status is uncertain, and their five U.S.-born children.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearby cities, including Cudahy, Maywood and South Gate, also saw dramatic demographic shifts.

From Los Angeles Times

Two weeks before the Anaheim bout against Paul, Chávez held a public workout in Maywood, where he spoke to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Amid the tense climate, more than 100 people recently gathered at the Maywood Boxing Club to watch Julio César Chávez Jr. train as he prepares to face Jake Paul on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times

Among those attending the event was 38-year-old Maywood resident Olaf Luevano.

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