Sangamon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Sangamon
First recorded in 1930–35; after Sangamon County, Ill.
Example Sentences
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Grayson, who worked for at least five law enforcement agencies in the years leading up to his employment in Sangamon County, was dismissed from the US Army for serious misconduct before he was hired.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024
On Monday, the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office said Mr Grayson was not justified in his use of force on Ms Massey.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024
Using their model, the researchers investigated a hypothetical future where a wastewater treatment plant along the Sangamon River in Decatur, Illinois, stops discharging phosphorus into the river.
From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024
He remains jailed in Sangamon County, Illinois, while awaiting a trial scheduled to start in January, according to online court records.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
Even Sangamon County, where Mr. Lincoln had lived all his mature years, gave a plurality of its votes to General George B. McClellan.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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