Sault Sainte Marie
Britishnoun
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an inland port in central Canada, in Ontario on the St Mary's River, which links Lake Superior and Lake Huron, opposite Sault Ste Marie, Michigan: canal bypassing the rapids completed in 1895. Pop: 67 385 (2001)
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Usually abbreviated to: Sault Ste Marie. an inland port in NE Michigan, opposite Sault Ste Marie, Ontario: canal around the rapids completed in 1855, enlarged and divided in 1896 and 1919 (popularly called Soo Canals ). Pop: 14 184 (2003 est)
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“We’re working in lock-step with our Canadian, American, and tribal partners to ensure the sanctity of our river,” Capt. Anthony Jones, commander of Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, said in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022
If Parseghian hadn't recognized the ability of Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour, he would have had to be the most myopic football coach between Ju�rez and Sault Sainte Marie.
From Time Magazine Archive
The city of Sault Sainte Marie believes it has a legal claim to the land as well.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the city of Sault Sainte Marie, this "Soo" River drops 20 feet in three-quarters of a mile.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was sent as a missionary to Canada, and in 1668 founded the mission of Sault Sainte Marie.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
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