Roswell
Americannoun
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a city in SE New Mexico.
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a town in central Georgia.
Example Sentences
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“They wanted to stop the interest in the Roswell case because it was leading into areas they didn’t want us to look at,” he said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
While inspecting the bunker, Colonel Roswell P Rosengren of the US army saw an opportunity to get a unique war trophy and he pocketed the fabric.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
Of course, moviemakers also know about the advantages of working in Roswell, which is why it’s a popular locale for film productions.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025
"And that's because he can finally get back to focusing on the issues that matter — like, did we fake the moon landing? What really happened in Roswell? And where are Biggie and Tupac?"
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025
A few minutes after that score, the same forward for Roswell snuck behind the Fugees defense and blasted another shot past Ervin.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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