Merrimack
Americannoun
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a town in S New Hampshire.
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a river in central New Hampshire and NE Massachusetts, flowing S and NE to the Atlantic. 110 miles (175 km) long.
Example Sentences
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Mullin is expected to allow closure of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz,” and DHS in February canceled plans for a detainee-processing facility in Merrimack, N.H. after community protests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
New Jersey and Maryland also sued to halt ICE projects, while residents in Merrimack, New Hampshire, successfully lobbied elected officials to stop a facility in town.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
The FBI also reportedly opened an investigation into Palestine Action last year following protests against Elbit’s factory in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
From Slate ● Mar. 24, 2025
After losing their final two regular-season games, the Bison won three straight in the NEC tournament, beating Merrimack in the final, despite Copeland’s rotation being down to seven players because of injuries.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
He was supposed to be in Merrimack more.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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