Pendleton
Americannoun
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a city in N Oregon.
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a male given name.
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From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
A brush fire ignited inside Camp Pendleton on Wednesday morning, threatening structures and prompting an evacuation order for the base’s golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby areas of Oceanside, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Cal Fire is working alongside the Camp Pendleton Fire Department to combat the flames with air tankers, helicopters and ground crews.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“This is not the time to hire your cousin’s co-worker’s friend’s spouse who just got their real-estate license,” Pendleton said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
Burr then delayed his shot for “four or five seconds,” waiting for the smoke to clear from around Hamilton and also waiting for Pendleton to begin the count—“One, two, three, fire.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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