Pendleton
Americannoun
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a city in N Oregon.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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He enlisted in the Marine Corps seven days after graduating high school in 1957, and he considers his two years at Camp Pendleton among the most important of his life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Initially, the renter is always ahead because they didn’t sink their savings into a down payment. Over time, however, the buyer catches up due to a stable monthly payment and home appreciation,” Pendleton said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Taele was a Marine who reached the rank of corporal while serving at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Find them in the Hadiya Pendleton atrium of the Forum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Several more letters were exchanged, as Pendleton groped for an honorable exit.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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