St. Joseph
Americannoun
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a city in NW Missouri, on the Missouri River.
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a river in SW Michigan and NW Indiana, flowing W and S to Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor. 210 miles (338 km) long.
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a river in S Michigan, NW Ohio, and NE Indiana, flowing SE and SW to join the St. Marys River in forming the Maumee River. 100 miles (161 km) long.
Example Sentences
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When the angel warned him of danger, St. Joseph didn’t deliberate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The most-publicized proposal, filed by Catholic religious order Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, received just 12.5% support.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Gleeson, of St. Joseph, Ill., set out to buy a new car six years ago, but couldn’t find what he wanted amid the pandemic vehicle shortages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The Presbyterian Church of the U.S. and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, a Catholic religious order, filed the respective proposals.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Think of St. Joseph, the Little Flower, the sweet and gentle St. Francis of Assisi, who loved the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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