Rockford

[ rok-ferd ]

/ ˈrɒk fərd /

noun

a city in N Illinois.

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Example sentences from the Web for rockford

One day, word spread that the Rockford boys were coming to town.
The Making of Madoff|Jerry Oppenheimer|August 1, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He would quietly make certain that a bridge in Rockford got resurfaced with federal funds.
How Blago Made My Novel a True Story|Scott Simon|December 21, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Hugh Nichols was a little fellow who came from Rockford, Illinois.
A Ball Player's Career|Adrian C. Anson
But there was no reason why he should endanger her by obeying Rockford's insane order.
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin

Street car companies and officials in Rockford have congratulated the men upon their conduct.
Negro Migration during the War|Emmett J. Scott
The change in the complexion of the population of Peoria, Rockford, and Springfield is not interesting.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921|Various
There could be no possible shred of doubt—Rockford was insane!
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin

British Dictionary definitions for rockford

Rockford

/ (ˈrɒkfəd) /

noun

a city in N Illinois, on the Rock River. Pop: 151 725 (2003 est)

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