Queen City
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Like San Diego, Denver competes for world-class talent, although neither has the major corporate headquarters or the tech workers of the Queen City of the Pacific Northwest.
From Seattle Times
Multiple former Terrapins went with him to the Queen City, including defensive back Isaiah Hazel, fullback Joey Bearns and offensive lineman Ja’Khi Green.
From Washington Times
But soon, the Emerald City, Queen City of the Northwest, host of two world’s fairs and home to numerous corporate headquarters, will lack a 24-hour pharmacy.
From Seattle Times
Neighbours told local news outlet Queen City News that they had smelled gas and heard the explosion.
From BBC
One lesson for Seattle is that “uneasy rests the head that wears the crown” — both Buffalo and Seattle were dubbed Queen City at different times.
From Seattle Times
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