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Oklahoma City

American  

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Oklahoma, in the central part.


Oklahoma City British  

noun

  1. a city in central Oklahoma: the state capital and a major agricultural and industrial centre. Pop: 523 303 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Oklahoma City Cultural  
  1. Capital of Oklahoma and largest city in the state. (See Oklahoma City bombing.)


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Halvorsen, coming off a stint on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation, is set to join triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

That didn’t stop the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from falling to the floor after every shot in a recent playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

In a pair of corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-handed reliever Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City and released left-hander Jake Eder.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The Lakers were eliminated by Oklahoma City, who relied on standout performances from young guards Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell to overcome a quiet series from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an injury to Jalen Williams.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

This gathering at the group's headquarters in Oklahoma City wouldn't be just for remembering; it would also be about celebrating the fact that a woman pilot—Eileen Collins—would finally be flying a ship into space.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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