Shenandoah

[ shen-uhn-doh-uh ]

/ ˌʃɛn ənˈdoʊ ə /

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a river flowing NE from N Virginia to the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. About 200 miles (322 km) long.

a valley in N Virginia, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains: Civil War campaigns 1862–64.

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Which Word of the Day means “happening within or being the created world of a story”?

One went to Shenandoah defensive backs coach Byron Mitchell.
She’s aiming to play Division III football this fall — at defensive back|Leonard Shapiro|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
Most important of all, Shenandoah is one of the most user-friendly parks.
The Ultimate Shenandoah National Park Travel Guide|Graham Averill|October 7, 2020|Outside Online
In particular, Sarvis did well in suburban Richmond and in the Shenandoah Valley.
Libertarian Robert Sarvis Drew Record High Votes in Virginia|Ben Jacobs|November 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He and his wife Alice live on the Shenandoah River in West Virginia where he enjoys watching the birds and playing the horses.
All the Also-Rans for President|Jack W. Germond|March 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST

You might expect that a menu long on the bounties of the Shenandoah Valley would feature prominently the wines of Virginia, too.
The Locavore Wine Hypocrisy|Todd Kliman|July 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He was a Vietnam vet from the Shenandoah Valley who gave his name only as Bob.
Glenn Beck's Mob Rule|John Avlon|September 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Corn and winter wheat are the agricultural specialties of the Shenandoah Valley.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
His greatest project during this period was the development of settlements in the Shenandoah Valley.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Two weeks later he reached Winchester, after having made the dangerous crossing of the unbridged Shenandoah River.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Shields was eventually defeated and driven down the Shenandoah Valley.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
His most profitable play, perhaps, and the one which also brought him the greatest popular recognition, was 'Shenandoah'.
The Autobiography of a Play|Bronson Howard