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New London

American  

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

Reyes, who lives in nearby New London, loves his job, but he wonders what will happen to the already squeezed market when the new hires come to town.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

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

On the way back to New London, Beto lay still in the bed of the truck, the certainty of his father’s disappointment holding him down like stones.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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