Oakland
Americannoun
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a seaport in W California, on San Francisco Bay.
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a town in NE New Jersey.
noun
Example Sentences
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The Oakland, Calif., utility posted a profit of $761 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with $549 million, or 24 cents a share, in the same quarter a year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
In a separate case, more than 30 US states are suing Meta over similar allegations, with a potential trial set for August in Oakland.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The station also serves as a broadcast partner to the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, the city’s Pride parade, the Oakland Black Joy parade and the Bay to Breakers race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Xpress Delivery, located in Oakland, will be laying off 80 employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
“However, the Oakland Police Department cannot comment on pending investigations, nor can it subvert the rule of law in this city.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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