Teton
1 Americannoun
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the westernmost branch of the Dakota Indians.
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a member of any of the tribes belonging to this branch, as the Brulé, Hunkpapa, Miniconjou, and Oglala.
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a dialect of the Dakota language.
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Home of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, Wyoming has a moderate cost of living and solid average Social Security income of $28,082, the report found.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026
“Signs will do so much to spread information, but having people talk to you about what’s going on is really important, too,” he said in a 2017 video recorded by the Teton Backcountry Alliance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Without his influence, officials might have restricted entry long ago, said Gary Kofinas, board chair for the nonprofit Teton Backcountry Alliance, of which Pistono was also a founding board member.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
This particular one, which depicts California’s crown jewel of natural wonders, is part of a collection designed by artist Gretchen Leggitt that also pays homage to the Grand Canyon, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024
The jagged peaks of the Teton Mountains shot up in the background toward the clear blue sky overhead.
From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner
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