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Springs

American  
[springz] / sprɪŋz /

noun

  1. a city in S Transvaal, in the E Republic of South Africa, E of Johannesburg.


Springs British  
/ sprɪŋz /

noun

  1. a city in E South Africa: developed around a coal mine established in 1885 and later became a major world gold-mining centre, now with uranium extraction. Pop: 80 776 (2001)

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A second brush fire was reported in the Juniper Springs area of Riverside County at 12:20 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Plus, two Aspen architects purchase and renovate a Midcentury Modern home in Palm Springs and a 432 Park condo hits the market for $90 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Michael Myers, a former fashion photographer, started Distillery 291 in Colorado Springs, Colo., after fleeing New York City in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Her mother described her as a "princess" in a statement read out at a vigil held for her at Alice Springs.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He was on the edge of Sassafras Springs, walking away from town.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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