Milwaukee
[mil-waw-kee]
- a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan.
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Contemporary Examples
A former superintendent of Milwaukee schools, he is now a Distinguished Professor of Education at Marquette University.
Eleven children under the age of 13 have been shot in the city of Milwaukee so far this year.
The Orioles had won thirty-three of forty-three games, to tie Milwaukee for first place on the season's next-to-last day.
On a hot day in Milwaukee once, Palmer quietly asked the assembled admirers, "Mind if I take off my jacket?"
Several cities, including Washington D.C. and Milwaukee, cancelled planned performances by the group.
Historical Examples
It couldn't be that she was the daughter of Mrs. Schumann of Milwaukee?
Mixed FacesRoy Norton
This was probably due to the fact that little is known of Milwaukee in the South.
Negro Migration during the WarEmmett J. Scott
Milwaukee Coke & Gas Co., employment of negro labor, 113-115.
Negro Migration during the WarEmmett J. Scott
This migration to Milwaukee caused a number of difficulties.
Negro Migration during the WarEmmett J. Scott
The office is in the depot building of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railway.
Old MackinawW. P. Strickland.
Milwaukee
- a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan: the largest city in the state; established as a trading post in the 18th century; an important industrial centre. Pop: 586 941 (2003 est)
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Milwaukee
Largest city in Wisconsin.
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Note
Known for its breweries.
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