Olomouc

American

[aw-law-mohts] / ˈɔ lɔ moʊts /

noun

a city in central Moravia, in the E Czech Republic.

Olomouc British

/ ˈɔlɔmɔuts /

noun

German name: Olmütz. a city in the Czech Republic, in North Moravia on the Morava River: capital of Moravia until 1640; university (1576). Pop: 102 000 (2005 est)

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Researchers at the universities of Mainz, Olomouc, and Tokyo succeeded in generating a logical qubit from a single light pulse that has the inherent capacity to correct errors.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2024

Now 35, Krejci has 17 goals and 19 assists in the Czech league this season in Olomouc, where he grew up.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Scotland were due to travel to Olomouc on Sunday after drawing 1-1 against Israel in Glasgow in their opening match on Friday.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2020

It might not exactly be a Moravian version of Athens, Ga., though it’s worth noting that Athens-founded R.E.M. does refer to Olomouc in its song “Disappear.”

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2019

But Lingard's fine 85th-minute volley secured Gareth Southgate's team's first points of the tournament in Olomouc.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2015

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