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New London

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noun

  1. a seaport in SE Connecticut, on the Thames River: naval base.


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Speaking in New London, Connecticut, he described the graduating class as part of what he called a broader national “resurgence,” tying their service to border security and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

From Salon May 24, 2026

City of New London decision continues to haunt the land.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 2, 2025

The Scottish-born restaurateur, who is an accomplished marathoner and triathlete, thanked the doctors, nurses and staff who looked after him at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2024

This is the moment a church roof and steeple collapsed in New London, Connecticut.

From BBC Jan. 26, 2024

As they came closer to New London and the busy Thames River, Route 1 became increasingly cluttered with restaurants, bars, quick food chains and shopping plazas.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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