square mile
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of square mile
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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In some parts of the U.S. territory, their numbers have climbed as high as 30,000 snakes per square mile.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Today, Hood County has the sixth most planned data centers among Texas counties; per square mile, it ranks third.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Nonetheless, ensuring complete security of the 53 square mile airport, the second largest by landmass in the the world, is a challenging task, he acknowledged.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
President Thomas Jefferson acquired the 828,000-square-mile Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million, or about $18 per square mile.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Shenandoah is said to have the highest density of black bears anywhere in the world—slightly over one per square mile.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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