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Schuylkill

American  
[skool-kil, skoo-kuhl] / ˈskul kɪl, ˈsku kəl /

noun

  1. a river flowing SE from E Pennsylvania to the Delaware River at Philadelphia. 131 miles (210 km) long.


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Moving to Schuylkill County, in Pennsylvania, in 2021, he had access to local manufacturers, including a metal fabricator who primarily built roller coasters.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Residents of the city who live west of the smaller Schuylkill River — an area served by two other treatment plants — are unaffected.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

The open seats are his priority, said GOP Sen. Dave Argall of Schuylkill County, who heads his caucus’ campaign effort.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2022

The spring rowing season is nearing its end, as top teams prepare for this weekend’s Stotesbury Cup on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

Whenever he crossed the bridge over the Schuylkill, he turned his eyes so as not to see the nearby P & W trestle.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli