Raleigh

American  

[raw-lee, rah-] / ˈrɔ li, ˈrɑ- /

noun

1. Sir Walter. Also Ralegh. 1552?–1618, English explorer and writer, a favorite of Elizabeth I.

2. a city in and the capital of North Carolina, in the central part.

3. a male given name.

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Raleigh ¹ British  

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. a city in E central North Carolina, capital of the state. Pop: 316 802 (2003 est)

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Raleigh ² British  

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. Sir Walter . ?1552–1618, English courtier, explorer, and writer; favourite of Elizabeth I. After unsuccessful attempts to colonize Virginia (1584–89), he led two expeditions to the Orinoco to search for gold (1595; 1616). He introduced tobacco and potatoes into England, and was imprisoned (1603–16) for conspiracy under James I. He was beheaded in 1618

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Example Sentences

“This rotation is not surprising, especially as we head into year end,” said Rick Gardner, chief investment officer at RGA Investments in Raleigh.

From Barron's

Stein says he's monitoring reporters that the operation will come to Raleigh, another North Carolina city, next.

From BBC

The batteries that Toyota has begun making at the sprawling plant, located between the cities of Greensboro and Raleigh, are going into hybrids assembled in Kentucky and Alabama.

From The Wall Street Journal

The research took place in multi-unit apartment complexes in Raleigh, North Carolina.

From Science Daily

In return for the funding, the Raleigh, N.C.-based Vulcan said the Commerce Department will receive $50 million of its equity.

From The Wall Street Journal