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Merriam

American  
[mer-ee-uhm] / ˈmɛr i əm /

noun

  1. a town in E Kansas.


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Sinclair lost to Republican Frank Merriam by 11 points.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2024

In the lawsuit, Jensen claimed the U.S.T.A. and KC Racquet Club in Merriam, Kan., did not live up to their duty to protect her from Haultain.

From New York Times • May 25, 2022

And Rep. Jarrod Ousley, a Merriam Democrat, said better-off families in urban and suburban areas would benefit most, because parents would have to provide their own transportation.

From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2022

But Merriam is not convinced those offices will attract anywhere near the same number of workers, regardless of the amenities.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022

Mr. Powell was trying to get ahead on his cataloging so that Mrs. Merriam wouldn’t fuss at him, and Lil was speeding ahead on Jane Eyre.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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