Rockford

[ rok-ferd ]

/ ˈrɒk fərd /

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noun

a city in N Illinois.

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How to use Rockford in a sentence

Tyson holds recruiting events in Rockford, Illinois, creating a flow of refugees from Myanmar who had been resettled in the United States.
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In 2010, Tyson held recruiting events in Rockford, Illinois, creating a flow of refugees from Myanmar who had been resettled there.
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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.
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Then she looked away and Val turned to Rockford and said, "I'm ready when you are, sir."
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin
Hunter said nothing but he felt a growing dislike for the condescending Rockford.
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin
There could be no possible shred of doubt—Rockford was insane!
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin
But there was no reason why he should endanger her by obeying Rockford's insane order.
--And Devious the Line of Duty|Tom Godwin
He saw Rockford's plan, at last, and what his own duty would now have to be.
--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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