Sault Ste. Marie
Americannoun
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the rapids of the St. Marys River, between NE Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
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a city in S Ontario, in S Canada, near these rapids.
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a city opposite it, in NE Michigan.
Example Sentences
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The steel maker, based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, said the job losses would take effect in 16 weeks, or late March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Ms Lamour, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, said she had forgotten all about the lottery ticket until she heard news that someone from her hometown had won the 7 January draw.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters were dispatched to the fire on Ridge St. in Sault Ste. Marie on Christmas morning when the woman woke up to the smell of smoke and yelled for help.
From Fox News • Dec. 25, 2021
In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where hockey and ice skating are ingrained, the Soo Eagles haven’t had a home game against a Canadian opponent in 20 months.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2021
My father has left the university and has gone back to research; he’s now head of the Forest Insect Laboratory at Sault Ste. Marie.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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