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Ozarks

American  
[oh-zahrks] / ˈoʊ zɑrks /

noun

  1. Lake of the, a recreational lake in S central Missouri, created by a 1931 dam on the Osage River. 93 sq. mi. (242 sq. km).


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The group, which describes itself as a “private membership association” that helps groups form “European heritage communities,” plans to build four more sites, including another location in the Ozarks and two in Appalachia.

From Salon

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ has been captured after he escaped from prison, triggering a massive manhunt.

From Los Angeles Times

The former police chief of Gateway, Arkansas, had been nicknamed the "Devil in the Ozarks" following his convictions.

From BBC

From there, she moved Tonka to her home near the Lake of the Ozarks, where she had outfitted her basement with a cage.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rolling Stones and the Ozarks don’t seem like the most natural pairing.

From Seattle Times